A warm, generally dry start gives way to more unsettled weather Friday into the weekend. Highs reach the upper 70s to mid-80s Thursday and Friday, with the lower-elevation areas near Washington, Baltimore and Philadelphia running warmest. Showers become more likely Friday afternoon and night, especially across Pennsylvania, West Virginia and the southern Appalachians.
Cooler mountain weather follows, with highs mostly in the upper 50s and 60s Saturday and Sunday. The wettest stretch is expected in the higher southern mountains: Beech Mountain, Sugar Mountain, Wintergreen and Winterplace could see repeated showers through Sunday, while Snowshoe, Canaan Valley Resort, Timberline and Wisp turn cooler with scattered showers. The Pocono and eastern Pennsylvania areas should dry out faster after Friday night, with mostly sunny and noticeably cooler conditions Saturday and Sunday.
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Loveland tested its snowguns ahead of its 60th snowmaking season, although temperatures were still too warm to produce snow. The Colorado area is targeting an opening between mid-October and early November, keeping it in the race to open first in North America.
Read at SnowBrainsVail Resorts reported sharply lower fiscal-year profit and a 12% decline in Epic Pass sales after a poor western winter. The company also outlined major Park City lift replacements planned for 2027-28, including its first eight-passenger detachable chair in the U.S. network.
Read at Travel WeeklyArizona Snowbowl and Brian Head received their first reported snow of the season during a late-September storm. The early snowfall is unlikely to last, but it adds preseason excitement as resorts prepare for November openings.
Read at POWDERSnow dusted Big White and several other British Columbia Interior resorts while rain fell at lower elevations. The report also highlights Big White’s ongoing investment in beginner terrain and a new domed conveyor lift.
Read at CastanetMichigan’s former Sugar Loaf resort will reopen October 9 as the publicly accessible Sugar Loaf Scenic Area. The preserved property will offer hiking, snowshoeing, cross-country and backcountry skiing, plus new trails and conservation-focused amenities.
Read at SnowBrainsNorwegian slopestyle specialist Øyvind Kirkhus has joined Team Red Bull after a breakthrough season that included Olympic qualification and major international results. The sponsorship adds momentum ahead of the 2026-27 freestyle competition calendar.
Read at SnowBrainsPOWDER tracks the likely contenders for North America’s first opening, from Colorado’s high-elevation snowmaking specialists to smaller Midwest and New England challengers. The race offers an early look at how resorts are positioning themselves for the 2026-27 season.
Read at POWDERKillington completed a major construction milestone on its $7.2 million Snowdon Quad project with a helicopter tower installation operation. The replacement lift is expected to be ready for the 2026-27 season, strengthening the Vermont resort’s ongoing capital program.
Read at Killington Resort
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