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Mid-Atlantic Skiers' Forecast
The Mid-Atlantic remains in a mild, quiet pattern for the next several days, with mostly sunny to partly cloudy skies and daytime highs generally in the mid-50s to upper 60s. Lower-elevation areas near Philadelphia, Baltimore, and Washington will be warmest, reaching the upper 60s or around 70 by Tuesday and Wednesday. Overnight lows mostly stay in the 30s and 40s, with some colder pockets near the northern mountains.
The higher West Virginia and southern Appalachian mountains will be cooler but still mild. Snowshoe holds mostly in the 50s, while Beech Mountain and Sugar Mountain reach only the lower to mid-50s. Showers become more likely across the mountains from Tuesday night into Wednesday, especially in western and southern areas, but no meaningful natural snow threat appears in this forecast. Ski conditions and operations face a generally warm, wet-leaning stretch rather than a winter pattern.
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Fresh snow brings hope to Okanagan ski resorts as El Niño looms
Fresh snow in British Columbia’s Okanagan has given Big White and neighboring resorts an early taste of winter ahead of opening day. The snowfall arrives as a strong El Niño raises hopes for the season while leaving the broader winter outlook uncertain.
Read at Global NewsHappy Halloween from Wolf Creek: Colorado Resort Opens October 31 for the 2026-27 Season
Wolf Creek will open on Saturday, October 31, following a storm that delivered 20 inches of natural snow. Operations will initially cover roughly 30% of the mountain, with early-season hazards including rocks and unmarked obstacles.
Read at SnowBrainsSnowBrains Forecast: Colorado’s San Juans Lead with Up to Two Feet
A storm arriving through early November is expected to favor Colorado’s San Juans, with Wolf Creek forecast to receive as much as 26 inches and Telluride up to 15. Colder temperatures should also improve snowmaking conditions across the state.
Read at SnowBrainsCOG Approval Allows Tussey Mountain to Move Forward With Plans for Lodge Expansion, Other Upgrades
Tussey Mountain received regional approval to advance plans for a major base-area reinvestment. The concept includes an expanded lodge, event venue, restaurant, retail space, conference facilities, and new buildings for ski operations.
Read at StateCollege.comStorm News 10/28/2026: Sundance Expands Again With Second High-Speed Quad
Sundance Resort is entering a transformational season with 165 acres of new terrain and its second high-speed quad. The expansion will let skiers access the entire mountain from two detachable lifts while the resort also continues upgrading snowmaking and lodging.
Read at The Storm Skiing Journal and PodcastCanada’s Second Largest Ski Resort Triples Summer Snow Storage Program
Sun Peaks expanded its insulated snow-storage operation to three piles totaling about 17,000 cubic meters, with 80–85% surviving the summer. The stored snow will support early race training and free snowmaking capacity for public terrain and beginner areas.
Read at POWDERNew Automated Snowmaking System To Be Used on Iconic Birds of Prey World Cup Course
Beaver Creek installed an automated snowmaking system on the lower third of the Birds of Prey course, including new guns, weather monitoring, power, and communications infrastructure. The upgrade is designed to capture short temperature windows and improve race-surface consistency for December’s expanded World Cup schedule.
Read at POWDERColorado ski slopes used blankets to keep snow cold during the summer
Snowmass and Buttermilk preserved roughly 85% of stored snow through summer using insulated blankets. The experiment saved snow equivalent to an estimated 3.5 million gallons of water and offers resorts another tool for improving early-season operations.
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