DAYTON-Bluewood Ski Area's 2018-19 season is set to begin on Friday as the ski area welcomes skiers and snowboarders to the mountain.

According to Bluewood General Manager Kim Clark, there was 20 inches of snow at the base and 23 inches at the summit last week. The National Weather Service forecast is calling for more fresh snow heading into opening day.

Bluewood will be open Friday through Sunday, and then daily from Dec. 20 through and including January 1, except for Christmas Day, when it is closed. Daily hours are 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., except for Dec. 24, which will be 9 a.m. until 2 p.m.

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