Roman Lacayo, a 25-year-old aspiring firefighter, tragically died in a snowboarding accident at Kirkwood Mountain Resort.

"Being spring as it is, freezing levels gradually move to higher elevations as warmer air envelops the high peaks," Tomer said. "As such, there will be a mix of rain, snow and ice for the Northeast.

Among the Western heavy-hitters, Jackson Hole Mountain Resort, Wyoming, closes for the ski season relatively early on April ...