Tobogganing, cross-country skiing and other snow play activities could all be proceeding as normal this winter provided present measures around travel and social distancing begin to ease, starting with the lifting of the state of emergency in 10 days.

Huge doubts persist over other ski fields opening, but Dinner Plain's status as a township outside of Alpine Resort boundaries including nearby Mount Hotham, preparations continue for business as usual for the winter months.

"Dinner Plain being a private, freehold village there is no reason why families can't go there if the restrictions permit," Alpine Shire mayor Peter Roper said.

"It is different to all the other resorts.

"If you are allowed to go to your holiday house, you are allowed to go to Dinner Plain."

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In a further boost, more than 30cm of snow has already fallen at Dinner Plain with predictions of more to come over the weekend.

"Right now the rules are quite clear that people must stay home, but should the restrictions around travel ease by winter, then our plans are to be in operation for winter visitors," Dinner Plain marking and events co-ordinator Nathan Fenton said.

"People come to Dinner Plain for the unique snow experience.

"Visitors can bring their dogs, park next to their accommodation and there are no entry fees to the village."

A decision will be made around Dinner Plain''s ski slope at a later date.

"Our set-up includes cross country ski trails, snowshoe terrain and a huge toboggan slope, all of which could conceivably be run within social distancing measures." Mr Fenton said.

"We're looking at all of these with an expectation to be able to offer them for the winter ahead.

"We are an established township with an active population year-round so our winter preparations continue regardless.

"We can all be certain the snow is going to fall so it's a case of business as usual to ensure the community is serviced once the snow sets in, and also making sure we're primed and ready to open for our guests as soon as the government declares it safe for Victorians to travel once more."

Dinner Plain Hotel part-owner Georgia Sherriff said she was cautiously optimistic about re-opening after being evacuated in early January due to bushfires.

They opened again in time for the March Labor Day long weekend before being shutdown a fortnight later due to COVID-19 related issues.

"Once people are legally allowed to travel we are all preparing to open unless of course they shut us down with another set of restrictions," she said.

"We've got preparedness for every type of scenario.

"We're Aussies and we've always got hope. You can't burn us down and you are certainly not going to virus us out."

But Australian Ski Areas Association Colin Hackworth said there needed to be an element of caution about re-opening.

"If the government relaxes the restrictions on non-essential travel and relaxes restrictions on gatherings then all sorts of businesses can open including Dinner Plain," he said.

"But all businesses will need a COVID-19 operating plan and operating within guidelines set.

"I wouldn't be getting too far ahead of the game.

"We all need to be followers of government guidelines, not trying to set government guidelines.

"Ski resorts will only operate with the blessing of governments and health authorities and we can operate with the safety of the community top of mind."