The Mid-Atlantic forecast is exceptionally dry and mild for late October, with no natural snow or mixed precipitation in sight. Sunshine dominates through Friday, while daytime highs generally reach the upper 50s to upper 60s. Lower-elevation areas near Philadelphia, Baltimore and Washington will be warmest, with several afternoons in the mid-to-upper 60s.
Higher mountains will run cooler, especially overnight. Snowshoe, Beech Mountain, Sugar Mountain and the Garrett County resorts dip into the lower-to-mid 30s tonight, with additional lows mostly in the mid-to-upper 30s later in the week. Those readings may offer brief borderline snowmaking temperatures overnight, but the persistent daytime warmth and lack of moisture do not support a meaningful snowmaking window. Clear, dry weather and occasional frost are the main mountain-weather concerns.
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Sugarloaf has abandoned plans to install Big Sky’s retired Six Shooter at Timberline and is instead pursuing a new high-speed quad. The revised project could reduce clearing and better match demand, though permitting and a final construction timeline remain unresolved.
Read at Unofficial NetworksNew Hampshire ski areas are entering the season with major snowmaking, terrain, lift, and facility upgrades. Pats Peak’s new reservoir and Gunstock’s continuing capital program stand out among improvements designed to improve reliability and expand the guest experience.
Read at Unofficial NetworksKillington started snowmaking on October 17, deploying 165 guns across five trails, including Superstar. The early start is especially notable as the resort prepares for the 2026 Killington Cup and another long Eastern season.
Read at Killington ResortVeteran skier and filmmaker Scott Gaffney has released a new season edit built largely around Palisades Tahoe. POWDER’s interview explores his approach to skiing hard, managing risk, and continuing to chase big lines at age 57.
Read at POWDERSölden passed FIS snow control, clearing the way for the Alpine World Cup season opener on October 24–25. The Rettenbach Glacier will host women’s and men’s giant slalom races before most European resorts begin their winter seasons.
Read at Unofficial NetworksMt. Rose appears to be the first U.S. ski area to make snow in earnest this season, producing snow for roughly 30 hours on its opening route. Arizona Snowbowl and several Colorado resorts have since joined the early push, signaling the start of the national race toward opening day.
Read at SAM MagazineCopper Mountain has begun snowmaking, joining Arapahoe Basin, Keystone, and Loveland in Colorado’s early-season opening race. Copper is targeting November 6, while the other three resorts could attempt earlier openings if weather and coverage cooperate.
Read at Unofficial NetworksOlympic and world downhill champion Breezy Johnson has raised concerns about the new FIS ski-weight rules ahead of the 2026–27 season. She says summer testing has not revealed clear performance differences, leaving racers waiting to judge the change on World Cup courses.
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