CINCINNATI — Several local and holiday staples will be closed Friday as frigid temperatures descend on the Tri-State region, brought by a winter storm that's anticipated to also drop ice and snow.
Here's a list of closures:
Kings Island Winterfest
Kings Island will be closed Friday in anticipation of a winter storm that's expected to bring snow and freezing temperatures to the Greater Cincinnati region by Friday morning.
WinterFest will not be held, according to social media posts from Kings Island. The winter storm is expected to bring "unsafe wind chill temperatures and gusting winds," the park tweeted.
Perfect North Slopes
The Lawrenceburg ski resort announced Wednesday it will suspend operations from Dec. 23 to Christmas Day as a winter storm and wind chill watch are issued for the Tri-State.
"The forecast is calling for rain switching to possible ice, high winds, and low temperatures that may create unfavorable conditions on roads and on the slopes," Perfect North said in a report on its website. "Taking into consideration the well-being of our guests and staff, and our local emergency services, the slopes will not be open for skiing, snowboarding, and snow tubing this Friday, Saturday and Sunday."
The Ark Encounter and the Creation Museum
Both attractions will be closed on Friday in anticipation of the winter storm. They did not say for sure whether the museums will reopen on Saturday for Chrismas Eve.
On their website, the company advises visitors tocheck back for updates.
The Cincinnati Zoo and Botanical Garden
The zoo was already scheduled to be closed for Christmas Eve and Christmas day this weekend, but now they'll be closed Friday as well, for the winter storm.
Those looking to visit Santa at the zoo before he heads back to the North Pole will have to do it Thursday night. Those visits begin at 4 p.m.
The PNC Festival of Lights will return Monday, Dec. 26 and remain open, pending weather conditions, through Jan. 8.
The Cincinnati Art Museum
The museum will be closed from Friday, through the weekend until Monday. It will reopen Tuesday at 11 a.m.
Newport Aquarium
Closed Friday. Visitors who already purchased tickets or made a reservation can call 1-800-406-3474 to reschedule their visit.
Cincinnati Museum Center
The museum center will be closed Friday and Saturday. It was already scheduled to be closed on Sunday.
Great Parks' Holidays on the Farm
Holidays on the Farm will not be held Thursday night or Friday because of the winter storm. Guests with pre-purchased tickets will be contacted and provided refunds, according to social media posts by Great Parks.
Coney Island's Night of Lights
The drive-thru lights display plans to reopen Saturday.
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