A damp, foggy finish today affects much of the region, with drizzle or light rain and reduced visibility reported from eastern Pennsylvania through the central mountains. Conditions improve Monday as clouds break, followed by a mostly sunny stretch through Thursday. Lower-elevation areas near Washington, Baltimore, Philadelphia, and Harrisburg warm into the upper 60s and 70s by midweek.
The higher Allegheny and West Virginia mountains remain cooler, especially Monday and Tuesday. Timberline, Canaan Valley Resort, Wisp, and Snowshoe should see highs mainly in the 50s and lower 60s, with patchy frost possible Monday night and Tuesday morning. Most other mountain locations fall into the mid-30s to mid-40s overnight early in the week, then moderate. Fog may linger in valleys tonight and Monday morning, but the broader outlook is dry and favorable for mountain visits after today.
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Alyeska received a substantial first snowfall, producing widespread upper-mountain coverage rather than a token early-season dusting. The storm offers an encouraging start in Alaska, although warmer and drier weather is expected across much of the West through October 10.
Read at POWDERIndependent brands Icelantic and J Skis have teamed up on a limited-edition collaboration featuring the Nomad 106 and Escalator skis. The unusual partnership pairs two small American companies in a rare cross-brand release.
Read at FREESKIERTaos Ski Valley picked up roughly three inches of snow on its high ridge as September ended, while lower elevations received heavy rain. The early storm adds a wintry signal for New Mexico’s ski season but arrived amid significant flooding concerns statewide.
Read at SnowBrainsSnowmass preserved 85 percent of a stored snow pile beneath insulated mats and turned it into a free rail park for October 3–4. The pilot provides a practical demonstration of snow storage technology while giving local skiers and riders an early-season session.
Read at SnowBrainsCaution Media is preparing a two-part ski film shot in Japan and Chile, featuring a compact cast of contemporary freeskiers. The project will screen in Salt Lake City and Boulder later this month before receiving a digital release.
Read at FREESKIERSteamboat is using excess dirt from a hotel project to raise and reshape the Maverick Halfpipe. The redesign could cut snow requirements by as much as 60 percent, helping the pipe open earlier while reducing snowmaking demand.
Read at FREESKIERArc’teryx’s System 0 initiative is designed around repairability, disassembly, and recycling across a garment’s full life cycle. The first product, the Sperro SV jacket, reflects a broader push to reduce technical outerwear waste without sacrificing mountain performance.
Read at FREESKIERLevi’s long-running snow-storage program enabled the Finnish resort to begin its 2026–27 season on October 2. The project has evolved from World Cup preparation into a public-facing seven-month ski season, offering a model for resorts seeking reliable early openings.
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