Early Season Snowfall Hits Northeast States

A significant cold front is moving towards New York, bringing the possibility of substantial snowfall as early as Halloween, particularly in the Central and Northern regions. Recent weather reports noted that Vermont's Jay Peak Resort received 12 inches of snow, signaling an early start to the ski season. The snowfall in Vermont and upstate New York has marked the earliest accumulation of a foot of snow in 14 years, with Mount Mansfield receiving 12 inches and Whiteface Mountain 15 inches. Despite the frigid temperatures, a warm-up is forecast for the weekend, with highs expected to reach the 70s in the Northeast. Frost and freeze alerts have been issued across 20 states, while the West is bracing for the first major winter storm of the season, affecting regions from Oregon to Colorado. Overall, while winter is making an early appearance, warmer weather is anticipated soon.