FLAGSTAFF, AZ (AZFamily) — This week’s storm brought snow to Flagstaff and many other areas across the High Country, just in time for the opening day at Arizona Snowbowl.

The popular ski and snowboarding destination was supposed to open Friday, but got moved up to Thursday afternoon. This doesn’t just impact Snowbowl, but also the businesses that rely on snow tourism.

Arizona Snowbowl in Flagstaff opens day early following heavy snowfall

Avid skiers and snowboarders have been waiting months to hit the slopes again. For local ski shops, the influx of tourists is also good for business.

Flagstaff woke up to a winter wonderland Thursday morning, with some areas getting up to an inch of snow. However, inside ski shops, employees were busy getting their ski and snowboard gear ready for the

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