A wet and breezy pattern dominates the weekend, with showers developing today and becoming more widespread Sunday across Pennsylvania, the Poconos, and areas near Washington and Baltimore. The steadiest rain is expected around Elk Mountain, Montage Mountain, Big Boulder, Camelback, and Roundtop, while gusty conditions could make lift rides and exposed slopes uncomfortable. Monday remains mostly cloudy with scattered showers, but temperatures moderate into the 60s.
The higher mountains should be cooler and more fog-prone, especially Snowshoe, Timberline, Canaan Valley Resort, and Wisp, where Sunday and Monday highs generally stay in the 50s. Snowshoe starts notably cold and foggy, with visibility near a quarter-mile. Drier weather arrives Tuesday and Wednesday, along with a warming trend: lower-elevation areas reach the 70s, while mountain locations settle into the 60s. Expect improving visiting conditions after Monday, though lingering fog and damp trails are possible.
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Sugar Bowl is using new snowmaking technology to create a Halloween tubing experience, extending winter-style operations well ahead of ski season. The project highlights how resorts are experimenting with snow production for more than traditional opening-day terrain.
Read at POWDERAspen Snowmass’s first Colorado test of insulated snow-storage mats retained 85% of the stored snow through summer, exceeding the project’s 80% goal. The result could encourage more resorts to use snow farming to reduce early-season water and energy demands.
Read at SnowBrainsSeveral Hokkaido resorts have announced prospective 2026–27 opening dates, beginning with Sapporo Kokusai on November 20 and extending through Niseko United’s November 28 target. The early calendar gives Japan travelers concrete planning dates as the northern island prepares for winter.
Read at SnowBrainsThe French-Swiss ski domain is adding renovated lodging, new dining and refuge options, expanded activities, and a winter events program across its 12 linked resorts. Portes du Soleil is scheduled to operate from December 19, 2026, through April 18, 2027.
Read at SnowSports NewsStöckli has introduced its 2026–27 collection, spanning race-oriented Laser models, all-mountain Monteros, and the new Stormrider 108 freeride ski. The lineup continues the Swiss manufacturer’s handcrafted positioning while broadening choices across piste, mixed terrain, and powder.
Read at SnowSports NewsSnowbird is changing its parking reservation structure for the coming season, including rolling passholder reservations and designated lot arrangements. The policy will affect how skiers plan access to one of Utah’s busiest canyon resorts.
Read at Teton Gravity ResearchThe Colorado Supreme Court ruled that a snowboarder’s later Epic Pass agreement released his existing lawsuit against Vail Resorts. The decision underscores the legal significance of liability language in pass contracts.
Read at Teton Gravity ResearchMt. Bachelor has set December 4, 2026, as its planned opening day and outlined early-season preparations in Central Oregon. The announcement gives Northwest skiers another firm date for the approaching season.
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