MANSFIELD, Ohio — Skiing is just one activity people look forward to in the winter but the unusually warm weather is making it hard for people to hit the slopes.

"On a Saturday, we can have a couple thousand people just throughout the day, you know, in and out," said Nate Wolleson.

Wolleson, who is the marketing manager at Snow Trails in Mansfield, said they began preparing by making snow in November and opened on time in December.

But the warm weather this winter forced the resort to close for a few days.

"Some areas start to get thin getting back to the chair lift and at the top of the slopes for skiers and snowboarders to get from the chair lift to the slope so we need to make some more snow and build the base back up," said Wolleson.

While the ski slopes are closed because of a lack of snow, tubing is still up and running.

"So on the slopes, we need more snow in order to link each trail each chair lift to be able to offer the most terrain possible. So in the tubing park, we can narrow down our lanes where we can have up to seven lanes. Right now, we have four and we're able to keep people closer to the conveyor carpet lift ride and still deliver the fun there in the tubing park," said Wolleson.

Wolleson said despite having to close for a few days business is doing well.

He said more people are visiting the resort for a fun outdoor activity because of the COVID-19 pandemic. But he said the resort is looking forward to being up and running again as usual.

​"We love the consistency. Just to be able to offer the slopes whenever people would like," said Wolleson.

Wolleson said the resort plans to begin making snow Sunday if the weather allows. And if it does, the slopes will be reopened.

You can visit the Snow Trails website for more information. ​