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This new round of snow that brought up to a foot in some areas and sub-freezing temperatures for the next few days has shut down some government agencies, many businesses, and almost all schools. Unlike other storms, people are staying home, leaving the streets clear of the numerous accidents that usually tie up emergency services.

In the eary hours of the storm, crews could not keep up with the continual snow, and they are thankful that people gave them room to work. The snow removal crews are putting in 84 hour work weeks with the harsh winter we’ve had so far.

Now, 240, I40, and I26 are mostly cleared, but it’s the secondary roads that are treacherous. Asheville says it hopes to get to the secondary roads by Tuesday afternoon.

News 13, WLOS, is reporting that all of the snow is good for the ski resorts- Wolf Ridge is reporting 75 inches of snow for the season and a packed house as skiers braved the elements for excellent skiing, snow boarding and tubing. Wolf Ridge is having its best season in 30 years. Cataloochee has 16 runs open and a great turnout as students and parents have time off.

With lots of snow, more on the way, and highs that don’t reach above freezing, the white is here to stay for a while. Get your camera for some wonderful photos of Asheville blanketed in white.

Being a mountain town, almost every neighborhood has a great hill. Feel like a kid again as you soar down the snowy incline.

Biltmore House- if you reserve online, 7 days in advance, your ticket is half off. For adults, it’s $29. Walk through the woods from the parking lot for a commanding view of the estate and the lawn, now white, leading up to the mansion. For a warmer entrance, take the shuttle bus.

Hiking in the snow covered woods is always a fun winter treat. There are various free trails, or visit the NC Arboretum, with changing displays in it’s 2 buildings.

Enjoy a drink at the Grove Park Inn in front of the huge roaring fireplace. During the day you’ll be able to see the snow covered golf course and the historic Kimberly neighborhood.

Enjoy a wide variety of hot chocolates, or for the ultimate in decadence, the heavy, coconut based cold sipping chocolate at the Chocolate Lounge, near Pack Square.

The skiing, snow boarding, tubing, and hot chocolate are all great at Wolf Laurel, a ski resort just 30 minutes from downtown Asheville.

The streets of downtown Asheville and surrounding areas are white again. This is shaping up to be another cold, snowy winter! The forecast is calling for even more snow early next week, up to 7 inches. Roads are slippery, so be careful!

If you have a great photo of Asheville snow- submit it to info@ashevillelivecam.com. You may see it in an upcoming blog on Asheville Live Cam!

Raise a glass at the 4th Annual Winter Warmer Beer Festival at a new venue this year, the Exhibit Hall of the Asheville Civic Center. Previous years have sold now, so buy your ticket soon to avoid being left in the cold.

The Winter Warmer Beer Festival is sponsored by the Brews Cruise, Three Sheets:Design, and French Broad Brewing Company.

When: January 22, 2011 from 3PM-7PM

Where- Asheville Civic Center

Cost- $38/includes souvenier mug, samples, food, live entertainment

For tickets or more information, visit http://www.brewscruise.com/beerfest/

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Winter’s here! Cold weather and high snow levels mean the skiing, snow boarding, and tubing are great at Wolf Laurel, just 30 minutes north of Asheville. Visitors to Asheville can tour the town in the morning and hit the slopes in the afternoon. Area residents can purchase season passes for what’s shaping up to be another very cold winter.

Those wanting a relaxing getaway can book one of 30 private cabins. Spend your days sloshing down the slopes or relaxing by one of the fireplaces in the upper or lower lodges. On weekends, the Upper Wolf Ridge Lodge is open for keeping warm, a casual breakfast lunch or dinner, and the Lodge Steak and Rib Restaurant. The Lower Lodge is open every day and also offers breakfast, lunch, dinner (and hot chocolate!) and a great view of the slopes. Day visitors who don’t want to brave the elements can relax in the lodge or swim at the glass enclosed pool for $5/day.

Homeschoolers enjoy discounts on Tuesdays.

Wolf Ridge Ski Slopes has over 72 acres of ski terrain and offers the following incredible features:

• 23 Exciting Ski Slopes: 10 Green Family Runs: 3 Black Diamond: 10 Blue Runs
• 2 Quad Lifts: 2 Double Lifts: 4 Surface Lifts
• 2 Ski Lodges: Both lodges offer ski/snow board/bibs/helmet/locker rentals, full food service, gift/sport shops and fireside dining and relaxing.
• 2 Ski School teaching areas: One at the Upper Lodge and the other at Lower Lodge.
• 3 Free Parking Areas: Offering free shuttle from lots to lodges.
• Cabin Rentals: Slope side and slope access at top of the mountain.
  For cabin reservations and review, visit www.scenicwolfresort.com

New improvements for the 2010-2011 ski season:

• Widening of Breakaway Ski through tunnel run on top of mountain.
• Addition of two ski out trails off of the Breakaway slope.
• New Ski School training area and magic carpet at bottom of Breakaway slope.
• Widening of the connector slope from Upper Lodge ski area to main slopes and Lower Lodge.
• New magic carpet and 3rd Ski School training area at Lower Lodge.
• Expansion of Terrain Park at base of Lower Streak slope and Broadway.

The Haitian boys dance troupe, the Resurrection Dance Theater, will be performing at the Orange Peel on January 8, 2011. From the St. Joseph’s Home from Boys, which was destroyed in the earthquake, they are here to raise funds to rebuild their home.

The YMI Cultural Center and Asheville Youth Mission teamed up to bring them to Asheville. The Resurrection Dance Theater has performed all over the world.

The St. Joseph Home for Boys was started in 1985 by a missionary who had worked with Mother Teresa. He brought boys that had been living on the streets, and encouraged them to express themselves through dance and skits. The Resurrection Dance Theater is an outgrowth of that initial expression.

• Where: Orange Peel Social Aid and Pleasure Club
• When: January 8, 2011
• Time: Doors open at 12:30, starts at 1:00 PM
• Cost- 11 and up $12 in advance, $14 at the door
• 10 and under $8 in advance, $10 at the door

Proceeds benefit the St. Joseph’s Boys Home in Port-Au-Prince, Haiti

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