Snowmaking operations build up a base of snow near the Coney Express and Village Express lifts at Snowmass Ski Area on Tuesday. The terrain will not be open for the first day of operations on Thanksgiving, but skiing will be available at the Elk Camp Meadows and crews are hopeful storms could boost coverage soon. Jason Charme/Aspen Daily News

Aspen Mountain and Snowmass Ski Area will open as scheduled Thursday, with limited terrain amid a slow start to the winter season.

Aspen will offer skiing and snowboarding on “select terrain” on the upper mountain, including the Dipsy Doodle and Silver Bell runs to the Ajax Express chairlift. Snowmass will offer beginner runs only at Elk Camp Meadows.

Skiable acreage for opening day remains a “moving target,” according to a spokeswoman. The Aspe

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