WEST SPRINGFIELD, Mass. (WWLP) - Massachusetts started winter off snowy but recent dry weather has impacted the skiing industry. This time last year snow was actively falling just ahead of 9 inches in 24 hours, but we're not expecting much snow here anytime soon. Consistent snowfall has mainly been confined to the northmost areas of New England, forcing ski resorts to make their snow. Williams College student dies in skiing accident at Massachusetts ski resort, Jiminy Peak Resorts like Butternut in Great Barrington luckily have large snowmaking capabilities that keep the mountain operating. 22News spoke to one local ski shop about how a boom during the pandemic is helping sales this season. "From Covid, a lot of people bought stuff during that just to get out and about so I think people are starting to recover from that starting to get new stuff from Covid so it's been a little bit busier but not a bad thing obviously," said Connor Mott at Colorado Ski Shop in West Springfield. Despite another potentially below-average year in snow for the 76 ski resorts in New England, the industry as a whole is expected to generate over five and a half billion dollars. While it may not be snowing now it is surely still cold. Local News Headlines Northampton considers fossil fuel ban for new buildings AIC nears ‘Hispanic Serving Institution’ status Experts warn of dangers skating on frozen ponds Shelter arrest raises concerns statewide WWLP-22News, an NBC affiliate, began broadcasting in March 1953 to provide local news, network, syndicated, and local programming to western Massachusetts. Watch the 22News Digital Edition weekdays at 4 p.m. on WWLP.com.