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While there is some snow on the ground, a local ski resort is not open for business just yet. The team at Swiss Valley Ski Resort in Jones, Michigan say the flu

Organizers take steps to avoid a messy entrance on the first, soft hill of Mann Road.

New water pump, pipes and snow guns are helping to make more and better snow.

White paint on ice is among the strategies at Howard Park. And a human factor matters most in Swiss Valley's decision.

A few red-winged blackbirds and a flock or two of sandhill cranes arrived over the weekend. Maple sap was running. Like usual for the start of March. But it still isn’t a usual winter for ski resorts. If it were, the downhill season at Swiss Valley Ski & Snowboard Area in Jones would toast its finale this Sunday — typically a week into March. Instead, spokesman Mike Panich says the resort has booked its “Slush Cup” contest (a sort of farewell party) for March 14 with the option of staying open even longer if the weather permits and visitors keep coming. Snowmelt or not, th...