A damp, foggy start is possible tonight, especially across the higher Allegheny and western mountains, where scattered showers affect areas around Canaan Valley Resort, Timberline, Wisp, and Snowshoe. Monday turns sunnier and cooler, with highs mainly in the 60s to low 70s. Patchy fog is possible again in sheltered valleys and mountain locations.
The middle of the week is largely dry and sunny, but temperatures rise sharply. Lower-elevation areas near Washington, Baltimore, and Philadelphia reach the upper 70s to mid-80s Wednesday and Thursday, while higher locations such as Beech Mountain and Snowshoe remain several degrees cooler. Showers become more likely from Thursday into Friday, with the western mountains seeing the most persistent chances. Expect generally favorable visiting weather early in the week, followed by increasing warmth and a wetter finish.
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Liberty University’s year-round Snowflex facility in Lynchburg could close, prompting students and local riders to organize a campaign to save it. The possible loss would remove a rare training and recreation venue in a low-snow region.
Read at SnowBrainsLevi is nearing completion of its new Sunny Express detachable six-pack, featuring heated seats, automatic safety bars, and capacity for 3,000 skiers per hour. The lift will open alongside a broad new slope for the 2026–27 season.
Read at SnowBrainsU.S. Ski & Snowboard has withdrawn its proposed strategic alliance with U.S. Biathlon after strong opposition from athletes and stakeholders. Biathlon will remain an independent national governing body, though financial pressures persist.
Read at SnowBrainsA new LiDAR-based system measures a rider’s speed approaching a jump and signals whether the approach is too fast, too slow, or on target. The technology is being tested at ski areas as a possible tool for safer parks, training, and incident documentation.
Read at SnowBrainsLift Blog’s latest roundup covers a new Manning Park master plan, a proposed Rock City gondola vote, tariffs affecting lift equipment, and an activist investor’s challenge to Vail Resorts’ board. It also reports a criminal investigation following last winter’s fatal incident at Vorlage in Quebec.
Read at Lift BlogAlterra outlined more than $350 million in 2026–27 capital work, including Deer Valley’s Hail Peak expansion, avalanche-control upgrades, snowmaking projects, hybrid snowcats, and employee housing. The breadth of the program offers a look at how major operators are prioritizing capacity, reliability, safety, and labor.
Read at Alterra Mountain CompanyThredbo moved its 2026 closing date to September 13, about three weeks earlier than planned, after an exceptionally poor Australian snow season. The early shutdown follows a wave of premature closures and leaves Perisher as the country’s last major resort still operating.
Read at SnowBrainsRomania’s Sinaia gondola was suspended after a tower shifted outside safety parameters, reportedly following ground movement near a neighboring hotel construction site. Authorities have ordered further geotechnical studies and are working with Doppelmayr on repairs.
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