Cold temps and snowflakes in forecast this weekend -- and a ski area will open, too!

Things are awfully colorful around here these days, but don't let that fool you. Snowflakes are part of this weekend's chilly October forecast. (Yes!) Plus, with the colder temperatures nipping at our collective noses, a Vermont ski resort has just announced they will get a lift up and running for some very early-season turns. October snow in Vermont

Killington reports that they will open a lift on Sunday afternoon for passholders and on Monday morning to the general public.

Here's the link to an expected snowfall map for the weekend, from the National Weather Service.

Are you ready?

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