Wednesday’s lake-effect snow might not have been great news for those with long driveways to shovel, but skiers and resorts in western New York have plenty of reason to be excited.

Herb Stevens, the Skiing Weatherman, drops in with great forecasts for Peek’n Peak, Holiday Valley, Swain, HoliMont and elsewhere in his weekly video report:

Herb Stevens, the Skiing Weatherman, filed his weekend forecast for the New York resorts ahead of a forecast storm that could make conditions optimal for the state’s slopes. Peek’n Peak is likely to get moderate fresh snowfall and Holiday Valley and HoliMont will get boosts in an already snowy week.

Peek’n Peak is just one of the western New York resorts rich with packed powder after this week’s snowfall. Holiday Valley, Kissing Bridge, Swain and Holimont also offer sweet conditions for the weekend, according to Herb Stevens, the Skiing Weatherman:

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Herb Stevens, the Skiing Weatherman, says all that snow that western New York resorts made recently will pay off this weekend as the weather heats up. The Acrobag is in place at Peek’n Peak, and 98 percent of Holiday Valley’s trails are open.

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Herb Stevens, aka the Skiing Weatherman, says this might be the weekend to hit the slopes in western New York if you’re not into crowds. The holiday rush is over, but the conditions are perfect. Peek’n Peak is at full operation and Swain, HoliMont, Holiday Valley and Kissing Bridge also are fully open or nearly so.

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Peek’n Peak plans to open this weekend while Holiday Valley already has two slopes open and plans to have three lifts and four slopes operating by Saturday. Check out the Skiing Weatherman’s report for this weekend:

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The Ski Areas of New York are offering as many as 10,000 lift tickets for just $10 each to be used during a one-day extravaganza Jan. 10.

Ski resorts throughout New York state are participating, including Peek n’ Peak, Holiday Valley, HoliMont, Kissing Bridge and Swain.

Visit www.iskiny.com through Jan. 9 to get an entry form. There is no cost up front; simply enter and pay at the ticket window when you head to the ski area of your choice Jan. 10. Be sure to take a printed copy of the confirmation e-mail with you. Lift tickets are limited to two per e-mail address and are based upon availability at each ski area.

As January is Learn to Ski & Snowboard Month, some participating resorts are also offering specially priced learn-to-ski packages on Jan. 10. Check www.iskiny.com or contact the participating resorts directly for specials.

Herb Stevens, aka The Skiing Weatherman, will offer weekly skiing reports for Peek’n Peak, Holiday Valley and other regional western New York resorts all winter.

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