You’ll find that a snow day is the perfect opportunity to indulge in some cozy indoor activities. I often make the most of ...

On a snow day, there is a sense that we are all “in it together,” so connect with your family and neighbors around the snow. ... This is a good day to cook a hearty stew.

For starters, the snow on opening day is usually twice as good as it is on closing day, and you’re half as likely to hit a rock. But skiing opening day is also an emotional experience.

Throughout the day Tuesday, we got quick bursts of fine, dusty snow that isn’t easy to pack. Good sledding snow requires wet snow, which allows the snow to easily stick together.

Here are 9 tips for a day of fun. It's by no means an exhaustive list. It's by no means even all that correct. It's also something we'll happily add to if anyone sends in something else worth adding.

So what all goes into a “winter weather school closing,” aka a good old fashioned snow day? Rochester Magazine recently caught up with school officials from Rochester schools to find out.

1. Obergurgl, Austria. If you're going to ski in Europe in February, Austria is surely the spot, specifically Obergurgl. Just 90 minutes from the Innsbruck airport, it's not too out of the way for ...

Throughout the day Tuesday, we got quick bursts of fine, dusty snow that isn’t easy to pack. Good sledding snow requires wet snow, which allows the snow to easily stick together.