A quiet, dry stretch is ahead across the Mid-Atlantic, with abundant sunshine and no natural snow or mixed precipitation in the forecast. Lower-elevation areas near Philadelphia, Baltimore and Washington warm into the 60s, locally near 70 by Monday, while the higher mountains remain cooler. Snowshoe stays mostly in the low to mid-50s, and Beech Mountain and Sugar Mountain hold near 50 to the mid-50s.
Several colder mountain locations dip into the upper 20s and lower 30s Friday and Saturday nights, including Big Boulder, Hidden Valley and Seven Springs. Those lows could offer marginal overnight snowmaking temperatures, but the warm afternoons and lack of precipitation make this more of a brief, limited window than a meaningful start to winter operations. Frost and patchy fog are the main early-day concerns, especially in sheltered valleys.
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Snowland, a reimagined Utah ski area, plans to return this winter with a new surface lift expanding terrain to 107 acres. Its $20 adult tickets and free admission for children 12 and under make it an unusual low-cost option in an increasingly expensive market.
Read at POWDERThe annual race to open is heating up as Keystone, Arapahoe Basin, Loveland and Brian Head invest in snowmaking and target early-season starts. The story examines why opening first remains valuable marketing—and potentially meaningful revenue—for resorts.
Read at The InertiaA major storm is forecast to dump up to three feet in parts of Alaska’s eastern interior, with ski areas near Fairbanks positioned for a significant early-season taste of winter. Snow is also expected around Anchorage and Alyeska.
Read at POWDERMore than 500 resort leaders, officials and sustainability professionals met in Sun Valley to discuss climate adaptation and practical solutions for mountain communities. The summit highlights how ski areas are pursuing collaboration on energy, resilience and environmental challenges.
Read at SAM MagazineNina O’Brien heads into the October 24 World Cup opener after consecutive top-11 giant-slalom seasons and a strong recovery from multiple leg fractures. Her recent Sölden results suggest she could challenge for a first individual World Cup podium.
Read at Ski Racing MediaRaide’s 2026-27 collection adds ultralight Aluula packs with back-panel access, new hardshell bibs and a synthetic insulated midlayer. The update expands the company’s focus beyond technical packs into a broader backcountry apparel system.
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