Thanks to Thursday’s nor’easter, Cranmore Mountain Resort announced during the height of the storm that they plan to reopen for one last bonus weekend, Saturday and Sunday, April 6-7.

“We heard you and so did Mother Nature — with 2-plus feet of snow on the way, let’s go one more weekend!” was the snow bulletin issued by Cranmore as heavy snow blanketed the White Mountains.

The North Conway ski area had intended to call it a season after having ceased daily operations March 24 and then reopening for Easter Weekend.

Cranmore MarketingDirector Becca Deschenes said for this final weekend, skiing will be served by one lift only, the top-to-bottom Skimobile Express Quad, operating both days, 9 a.m.-4 p.m. For food and drink, Skimobile Station and Koessler’s will be open with limited menus. Tickets are $49 for all ages, available at the ticket office. Meanwhile, the Tubing and Mountain Adventure Parks are closed for the season. Cranmore’s solar eclipse party is sold out for April 8.

“We want to go out on a high note,” said Descehenes.

Abigail Allen, New Hampshire communications manager for Vail Resorts, Inc., said Wildcat and Attitash skiers are rejoicing with the new snowfall, which brought Wildcat’s season total to nearly 170 inches.

“People are very excited,” said Allen, reporting that Wildcat had received 13 inches as of Thursday morning.

She said Attitash lost power but was using a generator to power its summit high-speed new Mountaineer Quad Chair.

“The Mountaineer is operating (with the generator) but all other lifts will remain closed today. This will be Attitash’s final weekend. We are hosting a solar eclipse party Monday, and Wildcat plans to continue daily operations through April 14, when we will close, with a Cat’s Meow Party April 13,” said Allen.

The fresh snow was welcomed at Bretton Woods, which had received 4 inches and counting as of earty Thursday morning and reported 43 of 63 trails open and six of 35 glades —those totals were expected to increase for the weekend. Bretton Woods also still has its ski touring trails open.

“We will make a decision after this storm about whether to continue beyond Monday’s Solar Eclipse celebration. We have a scenic gondola ride option in addition to offering skiing. Then we will assess whether to reopen next weekend,” said marketing director Craig Clemmer.

Also still offering cross-country skiing is Bear Notch Ski Touring in Bartlett. Owner Doug Garland said they were closed during the storm Thursday but would be grooming the trails into shape for today and the weekend.

“We will top out well over 16 inches, I guess. We expect to have 20 kilometers open for the weekend. People are going to be able to come enjoy probably the best spring skiing we have ever had — and then on Monday, they can come and ski down to the Lower Fields across the street and watch the solar eclipse with the Haystack in the background.said Garland.

Jackson Ski Touring is to start grooming today. “It will take a while to pack this down and we expect to offer courtesy skiing at Prospect Farm for the weekend. Donations gratefully accepted,” said Executive Director Ellen Chandler, noting that as of 1 p.m., the center had received about 8 inches, with snow still falling steadily.

King Pine Ski Area in East Madison closed lift-serviced operations March 31 but is hosting Granite State Backcountry Alliance’s human-powered Wild Corn Shindig April 5-7.

“The snow means we are going to have a great base for Wild Corn. It’s the refresh we needed,” said GBA marketing director Samantha Trombley