From 9News.com (Matt Renoux):
“This has been a meager October for snowfall we’re about 50 percent of average for snow,” said [Rick Bly].
In fact in his 120 years of records this October ranks as about the 18th driest which may not be a great sign for the season. Seventy percent of the time October reflects the snow season.
A dry October leads to a dry snow season while above average October moisture often means an above average snow season.
“Statistically over the years October is a good indicator of the amount of snow we will get for the season,” said Bly.
It’s big percentage but not set in stone. October of 2008 was dry but the following ski season ended well above average.
“Good 2008, 2009 season probably 25% above average,” said Bly.