. >> well, we really couldn't ask for a better opening day here at boreo. we were expecting more than a thousand people to hit the slopes. three open runs, ten inches of snow fell last weekend with a little bit of help and artificial snow. telling me this is the best opening day they have had in more than ten years. >> since 2004, we're really looking optimistic with the wet fall. we've seen some early precipitation. we were expecting more snow sunday and monday. we're going to ebs up and down more terrain next week. >> it's nice and sunny and snow on the ground. so i can't complain. >> last year, i had ice patches where ever we went. quite a bit of snow. >> and there you have it. that's the official sound of opening day. we're talking with skiers and snow borders from all over the region. he says it's his favorite day with all of the energy and excitement here. >> hailee, thanks so much. >> all right. fabulous ski season up there and gorgeous weather around here, too. >> we're so lucky. >> yeah, dan and cheryl. we are lucky. another storm coming in this we