Perfect temps for making ski snow in Metro Detroit

WWJ's Tim Pamplin says it's cold, but there's an upside.

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00:00Here at Alpine Valley in White Lake Township, an absolutely picture-perfect day to hit the slopes.

00:06This Arctic blast is just what they needed to get the snowmakers blasting to build up the base

00:10and keep the skiers and snowboarders running.

00:13The snow cannons can make up to an inch of snow an hour.

00:16And like I said, these frigid conditions, this snowmaking is in full swing.

00:20Alpine Valley on M59 near Tagadine Road has been around since the early 60s.

00:25Used to be a snow jumping and a toboggan course here.

00:27They're gone, but the winter sport vibes continue.

00:30Here's Ben Clark. He owns People's Skate and Snowboard in Kego Harbor.

00:34Conditions are awesome. It's probably the best early season conditions we've had in many years.

00:39Great weather, excellent snowmaking. It makes for just such a good day out here.

00:45Blue skies and open wide expanses of freshly groomed snow.

00:49Living up to our name. What a winter wonderland.

00:51At Alpine Valley in White Lake, Tim Pamplin, WWJ Newsradio 950.