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DCSki Interview Series: Woody Bousquet, a Lifetime Connected to Skiing's Past

DCSki Interview Series: Woody Bousquet, a Lifetime Connected to Skiing’s Past

In this DCSki Interview Series installment, Woody Bousquet discusses his family's role in founding and operating Bousquet Ski Area in Pittsfield, Massachusetts, his own lifelong connection to skiing, and the inventions and stories that shaped the area. He also shares how his collection of vintage patches, maps, brochures, and other memorabilia helps preserve the history of Bousquet and other lost ski areas.
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Mountain Weather

Mid-Atlantic Skiers' Forecast

Updated an hour ago

A wet pattern dominates the Mid-Atlantic through much of the week, with rain or showers affecting nearly every mountain area. Lower-elevation resorts near Washington, Baltimore, and Philadelphia may reach the upper 60s to mid-70s Monday, while repeated showers and considerable cloud cover limit comfortable riding and hiking conditions.

The higher, western mountains look cooler and wetter. Canaan Valley Resort, Timberline, and Wisp trend into the 40s and 50s by midweek, with periods of fog, breezy conditions, and reduced visibility. Beech Mountain and Sugar Mountain also face frequent showers, while Wintergreen drops from the 70s into the upper 40s by Thursday. The best breaks appear limited, mainly Monday in parts of Pennsylvania and northern New Jersey, but showers return in many areas by Monday night and continue intermittently through Thursday.

Weather Fact of the Day
Snow crystals can become denser even when the snowpack never gets warm enough to melt. Under the weight of layers above, sharp branches gradually deform, fracture, and settle into smaller, more tightly packed grains -- a process called snow metamorphism. That is why fluffy new snow can turn into a noticeably firmer base within days, even during a dry, continuously freezing spell.
DCSki regional outlook based on National Weather Service forecasts for Mid-Atlantic ski areas.
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