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The First Flakes of the Season Are Here
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Key Points:
- Several North American ski resorts, including Banff Sunshine Village, Crystal Mountain, Lake Louise, Kicking Horse, and Panorama Mountain Resort, experienced early snowfall over the weekend, dusting their high elevations with snow ahead of the 2026-’27 ski season.
- Despite the picturesque snow, most of it is expected to melt as temperatures rise above freezing, and this early snowfall does not predict the overall winter conditions.
- Crystal Mountain in Washington was the first U.S. resort to see snow for the upcoming season, while Canadian resorts like Banff Sunshine and Lake Louise also reported snow at high altitudes.
- These early snowfalls serve as a reminder that the ski season is approaching, with resorts typically opening between early November and December, though skiing won't start immediately.
- The snowfall, while temporary, has generated excitement among skiers and powder enthusiasts eager for the upcoming winter season.
