The next few days look mild and mostly dry across the region, with highs in the upper 50s to upper 60s through Veterans Day. Colder mountain locations will run several degrees cooler, but overnight lows generally remain in the 30s -- only a marginal snowmaking setup before Thursday. Areas closer to Washington, Baltimore and Philadelphia will be warmer, with little natural-snow potential.
A soaking rain arrives Thursday, followed by a sharp turn colder Thursday night and Friday. The higher West Virginia mountains have the best chance for meaningful natural snow, including snow likely at Snowshoe, Canaan Valley Resort and Timberline, with blustery conditions and lows in the 20s. Winterplace also turns snowy Friday. Farther east, most forecasts favor rain or rain/snow, with only limited snow potential around Friday night. That colder stretch could offer a potential snowmaking window, but the preceding rain and warm spell will be the main story for lower-elevation areas.
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