Friday offers the best weather for mountain visits, with sunshine developing and highs generally in the upper 60s to lower 80s. The lower-elevation areas near Washington and Philadelphia will be warmer, including Liberty Mountain and Whitetail near 80 degrees, while the higher terrain stays cooler. Fog remains an issue early, especially around Canaan Valley Resort, Timberline, Wisp and Snowshoe.
Conditions turn wetter this weekend, with showers becoming widespread Saturday night through Sunday and continuing into Monday and Tuesday. Heavy rain is possible near Camelback and Elk Mountain on Sunday, while the higher West Virginia mountains could see frequent showers, low clouds and reduced visibility. Snowshoe, Canaan Valley Resort and Timberline look notably wetter and gloomier than the eastern resorts. Expect a cooler trend early next week, with highs mostly in the 50s and 60s, but no extended dry stretch.
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Sun Valley will open two new high-speed lifts, add 50 acres of gladed terrain, upgrade snowmaking, and host the 2027 World Cup Finals. The resort also became the first U.S. resort certified by DarkSky International.
Read at Sun Valley ResortWinter Park will open at 8 a.m. on weekends, adding roughly 36 hours of skiing during the season. The resort is also expanding snowmaking on Lower Hughes and introducing new Rope Drop Club perks.
Read at SnowBrainsPerisher expects to end lift operations on September 25, cutting its season short as warmer weather approaches. The resort has used extended snowmaking and trucked snow to keep terrain open.
Read at SnowBrainsArapahoe Basin is marking its 80th anniversary with $80 Wednesday lift tickets and free skiing Wednesdays for guests who are 80 years old. The resort will also hold a birthday weekend December 4–6.
Read at KKTVEarly winter occupancy at Western mountain destinations is trailing last year, with November and December bookings particularly weak. Rising airfares, fuel costs, and resort prices appear to be pushing travelers toward cheaper travel periods.
Read at Ski Area ManagementWaterville Valley is building a year-round adventure hub with mini golf, aerial and ground courses, an adventure maze, and a new Nordic center. The project is targeting a spring 2027 opening and aims to strengthen nonwinter tourism.
Read at Ski Area ManagementDoppelmayr reported €1.3 billion in fiscal-year revenue, up 9.1 percent, with strong activity in Austria and the United States. The lift manufacturer also expanded its workforce and plans further investment in AI and digital ropeway technology.
Read at Ski Area ManagementThe Snow League will stage its inaugural Cardrona World Challenge in New Zealand from September 18–20. The halfpipe contest gives the emerging league an early-season international showcase.
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