I looked at the weather report, and it could either be epic or about the worst conditions you've ever seen. It's right on the border line of freezing and there's either going to be lots of rain or snow. If history is a guide around here, it will be rain.  I haven't skied Elk, so I don't know if there's a resort adjustment for the weather. For example, on the borderline like that at Timberline could be all snow, since it tends to be a colder climate than weather reports you can get.

I hate to have you miss out on my bad advice, but if it was me, I would not go.  Or, since it's borderline, a little further drive might mean all snow if you pick the right place. I don't know.

wfyurasko wrote:

I have plans to travel ski Elk Mountain in Northeast Pennsylvania Saturday with a friend from Harrisburg. We make this trip almost annually. I go up Friday, stay over and we leave early Saturday.

It's supposed to rain on Friday, so I'm wondering:

What can I expect for conditions on Saturday? 

Is overnight enough time for the snow operations to groom it up so it's not going to be solid ice? I only ski 1-2 times a year, so I'm inclined to wait for better conditions.

Other option

This is more of a longshot since it'd require more travel - how is Belleayre Mountain? It's another couple of hours from Elk and is likely to have fresh snow. I'm seeing the vertical is much higher too. I'm intrigued.

 Belleayre is in a different category than Elk.  A blue run from top to bottom could take 10 minutes or more.  There is a gondola from the base to the top.

On a Saturday, if I were driving as far as Elk and staying overnight, I would consider going a little farther to Plattekill.  There are several trails with 1000 ft vertical and very little run out.  There is usually at least one trail that is half bumps and half groomed for those interested in trying a few bumps but need an easy way to bail out.

Photo of Plattekill from late February 2022, which was a powder day:

My friend had to cancel, so I won't make thr trip and see how the rained on snow is a day later.

Perhaps another opportunity will present itself