When we reported last week that the East Coast received its first snow storm of winter 2016-17, the whole FREESKIER office was psyched. Last season was a really tough one for the region, plagued by high temps and low snowfall all around, but this one is looking much better already.

And now, we’re extra-psyched because even more snow has fallen and the East Coast appears to be in full winter swing before November has even arrived. Killington opened on Tuesday, various other resorts throughout New England are slated to spin lifts in the near future and things are looking generally stellar. In some areas of Vermont, up to a foot of snow came from the latest storm, prompting skiers to dust off their gear and get some early-season turns both on-resort and out of bounds.

The Farmer’s Almanac called for a snowy winter on the East Coast, and that prediction appears to be accurate so far. Here’s to hoping it stays that way.

Behold, early-season snow:

DAY ONE! Huge shoutout to @killingtonmtn for an epic #icecoast pow day!!! It's officially Winter in Vermont. #friendsonapowday #beast365 #kparks

A video posted by J Skis (@j_skis) on Oct 26, 2016 at 11:26am PDT

#Jskis first employee @uvmcatamounts first turns of the season at @killingtonmtn #fired! Excellent #poleplant to the face!

A video posted by J Skis (@j_skis) on Oct 26, 2016 at 7:41am PDT

Now that's what we like to see. #itsokemotime

A photo posted by Okemo Mountain Resort (@okemomtn) on Oct 28, 2016 at 5:30am PDT

No matter where you are on the mountain today, you're pushing piles. #beast365 #longestseasonintheeast #beastworldcup

A photo posted by Killington Resort (@killingtonmtn) on Oct 28, 2016 at 8:19am PDT

10" of snow fell overnight, deeper than any single snow event since winter 2014-15. #beast365 #beastwinter

A photo posted by Killington Resort (@killingtonmtn) on Oct 28, 2016 at 6:34am PDT

Boyfriend says at least 8" but I'd say it skis more like a foot. I can't believe how many powder days we've had @killingtonmtn … and it's not even Halloween yet! Hahahaha! ????❄️ #beastwinter #lifeat4241 #nightpow #earnyourturns #skiuphillvt #skivermont #skitheeast #skibumlife

A photo posted by Merisa (@femaleskibum) on Oct 27, 2016 at 8:14pm PDT

6" overnight has left us with a sea of white!

A photo posted by Mount Snow (@mountsnow) on Oct 28, 2016 at 7:30am PDT

Well, hello there winter!

A video posted by Mount Snow (@mountsnow) on Oct 27, 2016 at 12:13pm PDT

Ullr doesn't care if you're still mowing…#halffoot #snow❄ #skitheeast

A photo posted by Magic Mountain Ski Area (@skimagicvt) on Oct 28, 2016 at 7:03am PDT

Preacher skied really nice today! #foundatbv #bcvt #vtbc #skitrail #skiing #vt #vermont #ilikeskisigns #snow #signssignseverywheresigns #doubleblackdiamond

A photo posted by Kevin Duniho (@beast_coaster) on Oct 28, 2016 at 7:50am PDT

This is what's happening right now! #foundatbv

A photo posted by Kevin Duniho (@beast_coaster) on Oct 28, 2016 at 5:29am PDT

#SNOWLIAGE when #FallFoliage and #FirstSnow converge. #boltonbackcountry #vtbc #bcvt #vt #vermont #snow #backcountry #skiing

A photo posted by Kevin Duniho (@beast_coaster) on Oct 23, 2016 at 2:45pm PDT

We have received another half a foot of snow overnight and flakes are still falling! #winterinoctober #stowemt #whystowe #snow #mtmansfield #skitheeast #skivermont

A photo posted by Stowe Mountain Resort (@stowemt) on Oct 28, 2016 at 7:59am PDT

It snowed hard last night in the higher elevations! #stowemt #whystowe #mtmansfield #snow #skivermont #skitheeast

A photo posted by Stowe Mountain Resort (@stowemt) on Oct 28, 2016 at 5:03am PDT

Only 3 more Fridays until opening day. #stratton #snowtober Photo: 10/28/2016 ❄️

A photo posted by Stratton Mountain Resort (@strattonresort) on Oct 28, 2016 at 8:53am PDT

Over an inch the past hour.

A video posted by Jay Peak Resort (@jaypeakresort) on Oct 27, 2016 at 3:37pm PDT

Deep turns from our first snow yesterday. #powderday #jaycloud

A video posted by Jay Peak Resort (@jaypeakresort) on Oct 24, 2016 at 1:00pm PDT

Octsnowber in VT… Nice snow squalls out there today! @madriverglen @julbousa @voilemfg

A photo posted by Brian Mohr & Emily Johnson (@emberphotovt) on Oct 25, 2016 at 4:03pm PDT

Have some snow pan cakes falling today. #snow #vermont #winteriscoming

A video posted by Chenfei Conti(신비) (@fayesoasis) on Oct 28, 2016 at 9:42am PDT

Couldn't believe our October eyes. Threw FLOTUS & co. some songbird seed to make up for the foul (fowl) morning.

A photo posted by Kate (@longestacresfarm) on Oct 28, 2016 at 8:11am PDT

We picked up 6-8" overnight bringing our 7 day total to 19" . . . and it's still snowing. #foundatbv #boltonvalley

A video posted by Bolton Valley (@boltonvalley) on Oct 28, 2016 at 6:05am PDT

3-5" overnight – looking good MRG Skiers! #skiitifyoucan

A video posted by @madriverglen on Oct 28, 2016 at 5:37am PDT

3-5" overnight – looking good MRG Skiers! #skiitifyoucan

A video posted by @madriverglen on Oct 28, 2016 at 5:37am PDT

Welcome back. 3-4" on the mountain this am to get you in the spirit. #firstsnow #cannonismine

A photo posted by Cannon Mountain (@cannonmountain) on Oct 23, 2016 at 6:34am PDT

Summit snow. #happyplacefound

A video posted by Sunday River (@sundayriver) on Oct 28, 2016 at 9:07am PDT

Live from Sugarloaf, it's a snow day! #theloaf #TGIF #snow #snowliage #MEwx

A photo posted by Sugarloaf (@sugarloafmountain) on Oct 28, 2016 at 5:37am PDT

Brought the whole squad up to @stowemt today. Most snow of 2016. #skitheeast #stowemt #thisisnotion

A video posted by Notion. (@notion.vt) on Oct 23, 2016 at 10:24am PDT

The seasons go super confused this morning @madriverglen. ???? @cheddvrjack #skitheeast #thisisnotion

A photo posted by Notion. (@notion.vt) on Oct 28, 2016 at 9:44am PDT

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