A damp, foggy evening is giving way to improving weather across the region. A few showers remain possible tonight, especially near lower-elevation areas, followed by sunshine Monday. The higher western mountains will be cooler, with Monday highs near 55-59 degrees at Snowshoe, Timberline, Canaan Valley Resort, and Wisp, while areas nearer Washington, Baltimore, and Philadelphia reach the upper 60s.
The week ahead looks largely dry and increasingly warm. Clear nights will bring the coolest readings to the mountains, with lows in the mid-30s to lower 40s Monday night and some frost possible around Snowshoe, Timberline, Canaan Valley Resort, and Wisp. Sunshine returns Tuesday through Friday, but temperatures climb into the upper 60s and 70s at lower elevations by midweek, including 75-76 degrees around Bryce, Massanutten, and Liberty Mountain on Thursday. Morning fog could briefly reduce visibility, particularly in valleys and near the eastern foothills.
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Alyeska received a substantial first snowfall, producing widespread upper-mountain coverage rather than a token early-season dusting. The storm offers an encouraging start in Alaska, although warmer and drier weather is expected across much of the West through October 10.
Read at POWDERIndependent brands Icelantic and J Skis have teamed up on a limited-edition collaboration featuring the Nomad 106 and Escalator skis. The unusual partnership pairs two small American companies in a rare cross-brand release.
Read at FREESKIERTaos Ski Valley picked up roughly three inches of snow on its high ridge as September ended, while lower elevations received heavy rain. The early storm adds a wintry signal for New Mexico’s ski season but arrived amid significant flooding concerns statewide.
Read at SnowBrainsSnowmass preserved 85 percent of a stored snow pile beneath insulated mats and turned it into a free rail park for October 3–4. The pilot provides a practical demonstration of snow storage technology while giving local skiers and riders an early-season session.
Read at SnowBrainsCaution Media is preparing a two-part ski film shot in Japan and Chile, featuring a compact cast of contemporary freeskiers. The project will screen in Salt Lake City and Boulder later this month before receiving a digital release.
Read at FREESKIERSteamboat is using excess dirt from a hotel project to raise and reshape the Maverick Halfpipe. The redesign could cut snow requirements by as much as 60 percent, helping the pipe open earlier while reducing snowmaking demand.
Read at FREESKIERArc’teryx’s System 0 initiative is designed around repairability, disassembly, and recycling across a garment’s full life cycle. The first product, the Sperro SV jacket, reflects a broader push to reduce technical outerwear waste without sacrificing mountain performance.
Read at FREESKIERLevi’s long-running snow-storage program enabled the Finnish resort to begin its 2026–27 season on October 2. The project has evolved from World Cup preparation into a public-facing seven-month ski season, offering a model for resorts seeking reliable early openings.
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