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Mid-Atlantic Skiers' Forecast
The next several days bring mild, mostly sunny mountain weather across the Mid-Atlantic. Thursday through Saturday should feature highs generally in the 60s and lower 70s, with cooler conditions at higher elevations such as Snowshoe, Timberline and Canaan Valley Resort. Overnight lows mostly in the 40s and 50s will make mornings comfortable, though breezy conditions are possible in exposed areas.
A wetter pattern arrives Saturday night into Sunday, with showers likely across much of the region and additional showers possible Monday. The higher West Virginia mountains, including Snowshoe, Timberline and Wisp, trend notably cooler, with Sunday highs in the mid- to upper 50s or lower 60s. Areas closer to Washington, Baltimore and Philadelphia should remain warmer, often near 70 degrees, but also face the same weekend rain threat.
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Loon Proposes Massive Expansion That Includes Four Lifts and a New Peak
Loon Mountain has proposed adding 280 skiable acres, a new summit and four lifts beside its existing South Peak area. If approved after environmental review, the phased project could eventually bring the New Hampshire resort to 955 acres.
Read at POWDERThe Season’s First Major Winter Storm Is Starting To Take Shape
A developing storm could bring significant snowfall to ski regions from Alberta through Montana, Wyoming, Utah and Colorado between October 10 and 14. Forecast projections currently favor Montana and Alberta, with some high peaks potentially receiving more than two feet.
Read at POWDER$9 Lift Tickets Are Available at 9 Ski Resorts This Winter
Mountain Capital Partners is extending its $9 advance-ticket promotion across all nine of its U.S. resorts, including mountains in the Southwest and Pacific Northwest. The company is pairing the affordability push with new lifts, terrain, snowmaking and RFID upgrades.
Read at POWDERMikaela Shiffrin Announces Shift to Super-G and Giant Slalom for 26/27 Season
Mikaela Shiffrin says she will emphasize super-G and giant slalom during the 2026-27 World Cup season rather than focusing primarily on slalom. The change gives one of alpine racing’s dominant figures a new competitive direction ahead of the Olympic cycle.
Read at POWDERHidden Valley Ski Area Announces Major Investments in the Future of the Ski Area
Ontario’s Hidden Valley plans to replace its Red Chair with a Leitner-Poma fixed-grip quad targeted for the 2027-28 season. The Muskoka-area ski hill is also modernizing snowmaking and reinvesting in its terrain park.
Read at Bayshore Broadcasting News CentreUtah Resort Updates For 2026-27 Ski Season
Ski Utah’s season preview highlights new lifts and terrain at Sundance and Deer Valley, expanded snowmaking at Solitude and other operational improvements statewide. Deer Valley’s Hail Peak Express will serve 200 new skiable acres, while Sundance’s Electric Horseman opens access to a 105-acre bowl.
Read at Ski UtahFIS Leaning Into AI Judging, Teases New Street Style Freeski Events
Following its autumn meetings, FIS outlined plans involving AI-assisted judging, more stable calendars and expanded development pathways. The federation is also exploring Street Style as a new freeski World Cup discipline, potentially debuting in 2027-28.
Read at POWDERAlterra Mountain Company names Kelly Vohs as its next CEO
Alterra has appointed hospitality and operations executive Kelly Vohs as CEO, effective October 19, following months of board-led management after Jared Smith’s departure. His arrival comes just before the 2026-27 season at the company behind Ikon Pass and a major North American resort portfolio.
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