There’s a peculiar time of year in the Rockies when there’s too much snow to drive like it’s summer, but not nearly enough to ski like it’s winter.

That awkward stretch is arriving just in time for the weekend. A new National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) forecast map shows snow spreading across parts of Idaho, Montana, and Wyoming on October 23–24. And while the mountains may look increasingly like winter, the roads could become considerably less welcoming.

If you’re planning a mountain getaway, it might be time to check your tires, dust off your winter gear, and leave your favorite skis in the garage for another few weeks.

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Where the October Snow Is Heading

The NOAA Weather Prediction Center’s latest probabilistic forecast highlights portions of the Northern Rockies for snowfall between Friday morning, October 23, and Saturday morning, October 24.

The map shows the probability of receiving more than one inch of snow over 24…