A strong storm system brings severe thunderstorms, heavy rain and gusty winds across much of the region Friday, followed by a sharp cooldown Saturday. The highest elevations should turn notably colder, with showers lingering into Saturday at Canaan Valley Resort, Timberline and Wisp. Snowshoe has the best chance for a wintry touch, with rain/snow likely Saturday, though no meaningful accumulation is indicated.
Clearing arrives Saturday afternoon, with frosty conditions Saturday night and Sunday morning. Overnight lows generally fall into the upper 20s and lower 30s in the mountains, offering borderline potential snowmaking temperatures, especially across West Virginia and western Pennsylvania, but the forecast does not support a firm snowmaking call. Eastern and lower-elevation areas such as Bear Creek, Liberty Mountain and Whitetail remain warmer, with lows mainly in the 30s and 40s. Sunday through Tuesday is mostly dry and milder, with highs returning to the 50s and 60s.
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Killington and Pico outlined a multiyear investment plan totaling roughly $280 million, including new and refurbished lifts, snowmaking improvements, lodges, and other infrastructure. The resorts say the work will continue well beyond this winter, with a new Pico quad among the longer-term projects.
Read at Unofficial NetworksLoon Mountain’s proposed fourth peak would add 280 acres, four lifts, snowmaking, and new lodges on land requiring U.S. Forest Service approval. Federal officials are examining water use, wildlife, lighting, and community impacts, with public comments accepted through October 23.
Read at Unofficial NetworksNOAA’s updated December–February outlook favors warmer conditions across much of the northern United States and wetter conditions across California, the Southwest, and parts of the southern Rockies. The forecast is not a snowfall prediction, but it offers an important regional read on the coming El Niño winter.
Read at Unofficial NetworksEarly-season storms brought measurable snow to resorts from Utah and Colorado to Montana, California, Canada, and the Alps. Snowbird reported 10 inches and Big Sky 6 inches as mountains prepare snowmaking systems and opening-day operations.
Read at Ski Racing MediaAIARE introduced a one-day refresher for people who have already completed introductory avalanche education. The course combines online preparation with field practice in terrain management, communication, risk assessment, and companion rescue.
Read at Unofficial NetworksIdaho’s Pebble Creek is targeting a mid-December or Christmas-week opening after summer work on its lifts, lodge, trail maps, and cat tracks. The mountain also added restraint bars to the Aspen chairlift and will join Indy Pass this season.
Read at LocalNews8.com - KIFIA summer fuels-reduction project has substantially thinned areas within Whitefish Mountain Resort, changing the appearance and early-season skiing around several trails. The resort also added two snowcats and six snow guns, while warning that some remaining obstacles may require caution.
Read at Whitefish PilotSki Dubai is hosting FIS-sanctioned snowboard and freeski slopestyle and Street Style competitions from October 14–16. The event highlights the growing role of indoor snow facilities as shoulder-season training and competition venues.
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