A wet, foggy start is ahead across much of the region, with heavy rain Sunday and reduced visibility especially in the higher terrain. The western mountains look particularly unsettled: Canaan Valley Resort, Timberline, Wisp, and Winterplace face showers, breezy conditions, and possible thunderstorms, while Beech Mountain and Sugar Mountain also see heavy rain and fog. Lower-elevation areas near Washington, Baltimore, and Philadelphia will be wet as well, but generally warmer.
Conditions improve for Columbus Day, though lingering showers and breezes are possible in the mountains. A notably warm, dry stretch follows Tuesday and Wednesday, with highs reaching the upper 60s to mid-70s across most mountain areas and around 80 in parts of Virginia and the central Appalachians. Thursday remains mostly dry in the east, while scattered showers may return to the western mountains.
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Moisture from former Hurricane Rachel is combining with colder air to bring early-season snow to Montana and Alberta, while much of the Southwest and Central Rockies may see rain first. The uneven setup offers an early preview of how this winter’s weather patterns could develop.
Read at Teton Gravity ResearchLindsey Vonn has been named to the 2026-27 U.S. Alpine Ski Team despite continuing extensive rehabilitation from her Olympic crash. The roster inclusion preserves her team status, though a racing return this season remains highly unlikely.
Read at Snow Industry NewsSalomon has appointed Swiss company MB Sportswear to handle snowboard distribution in Switzerland, beginning October 1. The partnership adds dedicated regional sales and retail support as the brand seeks to expand in a key European snowboard market.
Read at Snow Industry NewsNew Zealand’s Mt. Hutt will demolish its longtime ski-school building and replace it with a larger base facility ahead of the 2027 season. The project will nearly triple the heated outdoor deck, add food service and restrooms, and improve guest circulation.
Read at POWDERAfter receiving more than three feet of snow in 48 hours, Chile’s Valle Nevado plans to remain open through November 8—the latest closing date in resort history. Five lifts are expected to operate during the extension, offering an unusual overlap with the start of North American winter.
Read at POWDERSlovenia is reportedly preparing €60 million toward rebuilding Kanin, with Leitner expected to invest another €25 million. The plan includes a new gondola, replacement lifts and snowmaking, potentially restoring the cross-border connection with Italy’s Sella Nevea by 2029-30.
Read at SnowBrainsFIS has confirmed a 2026-27 World Cup schedule featuring 19 races in the United States and two in Canada. Copper Mountain returns to the men’s calendar, Killington returns for women’s racing, and Sun Valley will host the season finals in March.
Read at SnowBrainsTwo competing proposals are seeking to manage and redevelop the Monviso ski infrastructure at Crissolo, Italy. The municipality’s decision could determine whether the small Piedmont resort receives renewed investment in lifts, slopes and year-round mountain tourism.
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