RANGELEY, MAINE — October 7, 2026 — The seasons change rather abruptly up here in Rangeley, Maine.
Just four days ago, we held an unforgettable Oktoberfest under sunny blue skies, with temperatures hovering in the mid 50s. Today was a different story. We’re not sure if winter is trying to make an early statement or simply wants people to think twice about all this El Nino talk. Whatever it may be, most of us, besides the cut crew, woke up this morning with a pretty big smile on our faces.
There’s something truly special about seeing fall foliage still carpeting the mountain while the upper slopes receive their first dusting of snow. In one view, you get a little bit of fall and a little bit of winter, all on the same mountain.
And just like that, summer at Saddleback is officially in the rearview. The first snow has arrived, making Saddleback the first ski resort in Maine to see snow this season.
