A snowboarder rides through powder at Hoodoo Ski Area.

Hoodoo Ski Area plans to open for the winter season Friday.

Skiers and snowboarders can see what runs will be available online at skihoodoo.com. The Autobahn Tubing Park is closed until more snow falls. Nordic trails will be open this weekend, but will be ungroomed until more snow falls, according to the ski area.

The ski area will operate under a winter break schedule from Friday to Jan. 1. It will be open from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Friday to Dec. 26 and 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. Dec. 27 to Jan. 1.

A regular schedule for the season starts Jan. 2, when the ski area will be open 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday, closed Monday and Tuesday, and open 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. Wednesday to Saturday.

Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, all guests are required to wear face masks when inside the main Hoodoo lodge, except when actively eating or drinking, according to state health and safety guidelines.

In addition, the ski area is hiring for positions in service, rentals and the tubing park. Those interested can apply at skihoodoo.com/employment.

Hoodoo typically opens on the first or second weekend of December. The ski area usually opens by Thanksgiving only about two to three times per decade.