As temperatures across the state hover in the single digits, many people are looking for ways to stay warm indoors.
But at the Mount Southington ski area in Plantsville, ski lovers didn’t shy away from time on the slopes despite the bitter cold.
"You can’t feel your fingers and toes sometimes, but it’s just fun," Ryan Manco of Cheshire said after spending more than six hours on the slopes New Year’s Day, skiing and snowboarding with friend Ryan Mahan.
"It’s pretty chilly. Yeah, it’s cold. But it’s a blast," Mahan said.
The two said multiple layers of clothes helped them survive the frigid weather.
Mount Southington’s season began about two weeks ago and staff says while they did expect to see a small downturn today due to the extreme cold and the holiday, they still welcomed dozens of people, especially regulars.
"They know the drill. They know what the cold is all about. They’re dressed for it. It really isn’t a problem," Mike Ryan, the ski area’s night manager, said.
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Ski enthusiast Eduardo Arias knew about the frigid forecast ahead of time but came up from New York City to ring in 2018 on the slopes.
"You feel the wind and it’s very, very cold. But I love to ski… and it’s a beautiful new year," Arias said.
