Milder temperatures are expected to enter the region starting this weekend, but with strong base depths, resorts should be able to hold out until colder temperatures return while offering some great conditions. A summary of current conditions at resorts in the D.C. area is provided below. Conditions yesterday were powder, and snowmaking continues. Hidden Valley has 15 trails open with a base depth of 20-28 inches and packed powder conditions. The resort has received several inches of natural snow.
Snow tubing is also open.
The recently-reopened Laurel Mountain Ski Area has 8 trails open with groomed powder conditions on a 36 inch base. The Snowboard Park is also open. Average base is 12-18 inches with packed powder conditions. 6 chairlifts and 4 surface lifts are in operation. Additional trail openings are expected soon.