A warm-up dominates Tuesday and Veterans Day, with highs in the mid-50s to upper 60s -- and near 70 around Massanutten -- making this an unfavorable stretch for snowmaking. Rain arrives Wednesday night or Thursday across most of the region, with the lower-elevation areas near Washington, Baltimore and Philadelphia largely staying wet through Friday.
The better winter potential is west and at elevation. Canaan Valley Resort, Timberline, Wisp and Snowshoe turn to rain and snow Thursday night, followed by likely snow and windy conditions Friday into Friday night. Beech Mountain and Sugar Mountain also become markedly colder, with snow and blustery weather, while lower Pennsylvania resorts generally see rain mixed with snow. Lows in the 20s Friday night could provide a potential snowmaking window after the storm, but natural snow and wind will be the main operational story in the higher mountains.
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