It’s sad, but true and time to face the fact there’s only so much ski season left. Whether you’re a die-hard to last chair, a pond-skimmer, or seeking out the best spring turns in a windbreaker, here’s what to expect weather-wise during the first week of April.

Winter weather has no sign of letting up across the Western U.S. and Canada, neither for the Great Lakes region!

Kicking Horse's famous powder joins Epic. (Kicking Horse/Facebook)

Update March 6: Vail Resorts has released early season pricing for the 2018-19 Epic Pass, coming in at $899 ($469 kids 5 to 12) for unlimited access to all 15 Vail Resorts-owned destinations.

Pristine conditions to continue for Mt. Bachelor in Oregon. (Mt. Bachelor/Facebook)

It’s surely feeling and looking like winter across the West and Midwest as we wrap up the month. The East begins cooling off with snowmaking temps and better chances for new snowfall.

Ski resorts in Western Canada have been busy getting ready for the coming ski/snowboard season with a wide range of new benefits for skiers and snowboarders. Here’s a sampling: