A warm, unsettled pattern dominates through Friday, with showers frequent across the region and a few thunderstorm chances this afternoon. Lower-elevation areas near Washington, Baltimore and Philadelphia reach the upper 70s to mid-80s, while the mountains are generally cooler. Thursday brings some improvement east of the mountains, but showers return or continue Thursday night and Friday.
A sharp cooldown arrives Friday night into Saturday, accompanied by gusty winds and scattered showers. The highest elevations turn notably colder, with lows near 27-30 degrees Saturday night at places such as Timberline, Canaan Valley Resort and Snowshoe, compared with the mid-30s around eastern resorts. Sunday looks sunny and crisp regionwide, with frost likely in many valleys and mountain locations.
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Keystone is selling lift tickets for October 24, signaling a possible early opening as Colorado resorts compete to start the 2026-27 season. Snow is forecast across the high country, but the resort has not formally confirmed opening day.
Read at Denver GazetteNew Hampshire resorts are entering winter with investments in snowmaking, lifts, terrain parks, beginner access, and facility upgrades. The statewide roundup includes Pats Peak, Gunstock, Attitash, Wildcat, Tenney, and a proposed fourth peak at Loon.
Read at Ski New HampshireZermatt is being positioned for a possible World Cup downhill return in March 2028 on the Gornergrat course after previous attempts failed. The prospective event would mark a significant revival for the Swiss resort’s international racing ambitions.
Read at Ski Racing MediaPetra Vlhová is preparing to return to World Cup competition at Sölden after injury, while her Slovak hometown has honored her with a statue. Her comeback is one of the major storylines heading into the new alpine season.
Read at Ski Racing MediaWeak snowfall last winter is weighing on preseason ski travel, with Western lodging occupancy and U.S. destination bookings below last year. Italy and Canada are outperforming, while operators hope strong El Niño-related snowfall can revive demand.
Read at Travel WeeklyZermatt-Cervinia resumed public glacier skiing on October 14 after closing during the summer heat. Seven lifts and 11 kilometers of terrain are initially available, with additional beginner and snowpark terrain possible if conditions permit.
Read at PlanetSKINew York’s Holiday Mountain is undergoing a reported $15 million redevelopment featuring a new lift, 20 trails, and expanded winter attractions. The overhaul represents a major effort to restore the Sullivan County ski area as a regional destination.
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