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Mid-Atlantic Skiers' Forecast
A warm, humid Thursday will bring showers and scattered thunderstorms across much of the region, with temperatures reaching the upper 70s to upper 80s. Lower-elevation areas near Washington and Philadelphia will be hottest, including Massanutten at 89 degrees and Bryce at 88. Fog is locally dense this morning, especially around Beech Mountain, Sugar Mountain, Snowshoe, and Tussey Mountain, so travel and mountain visibility may be poor.
Friday offers the best break, with sunshine or partial sunshine and cooler temperatures, followed by a notably cooler night -- lows in the mid 40s to mid 50s are expected across the Pocono and northern Pennsylvania mountains. However, unsettled weather returns Saturday night through Monday, with recurring showers regionwide. The higher West Virginia mountains, including Canaan Valley Resort, Timberline, and Wisp, stay cooler but remain vulnerable to fog and wet conditions, while southern and eastern areas turn warmer again Sunday.
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Aspen, Calgary, and Ruka Set to Host Historic First XGL Winter Season
The inaugural MoonPay X Games League winter season will use a new team-based format, with events at Aspen, Calgary, and Ruka. The 2027 series could reshape how major ski and snowboard competitions are organized and presented.
Read at Teton Gravity ResearchHoliday Valley to Replace Cindy’s Quad
Holiday Valley plans to replace its Cindy’s Quad with a Doppelmayr high-speed quad for the resort’s 70th anniversary season in 2027–28. The project will realign service along Foxfire and remove lift towers from the historic Cindy’s trail.
Read at Lift BlogPajarito Mountain Unveils Largest Infrastructure Investment in Resort History Ahead of 2026-27 Season
Pajarito Mountain’s Project Pajarito will dramatically expand snowmaking capacity, with coverage eventually reaching 75 percent of the New Mexico mountain. The resort is also updating its Alpine Lift and expects the investment to improve reliability and operating days.
Read at Outdoor Industry AssociationAspen Snowmass, CO, Celebrates 80 Years with Discounted Lift Tickets
Aspen Snowmass will mark its 80th anniversary with $80 lift tickets on December 12–13, along with discounted rentals, lodging, and food. The celebration coincides with Wintersköl and follows the rapid sellout of a limited $3.75 throwback ticket offer.
Read at SnowBrainsArmada drop their full 2026/27 range on new website
Armada’s new collection adds the AntiMatter freeride ski family, a second-generation AR ONE touring boot, a new WhiteWalker model, and expanded snowboard and apparel offerings. The lineup signals a broader push beyond the brand’s traditional freestyle focus.
Read at DowndaysPark City, Deer Valley among the country’s priciest ski days as 2026-27 tickets climb again
Peak-day adult tickets at Park City Mountain and Deer Valley are set to reach $369 and $349, respectively, for 2026–27. The figures underscore the industry’s growing divide between expensive last-minute tickets and cheaper advance-purchase or pass-based access.
Read at TownLiftStifel U.S. Ski Team Fundraiser Raises $1.35 Million in 11th Year in St. Louis
The Stifel U.S. Ski Team’s annual St. Louis fundraiser generated a record $1.35 million for athlete development and training. The latest total brings the event’s 11-year fundraising haul to more than $10 million.
Read at U.S. Ski & SnowboardU.S. Ski & Snowboard, Toyota Announce Expanded Partnership to Include Title Partnership of Toyota U.S. Snowboard Team
Toyota will become title partner of all U.S. snowboard teams through 2028, covering halfpipe, slopestyle, big air, snowboard cross, and para snowboard. The expanded agreement provides broad backing for elite athletes and domestic events.
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