It’s starting to feel like winter outside, and for skiers and snowboarders, the chill marks a favorite seasonal holiday: Opening Day at mountain resorts. A number of locations a drive away from Washington are powering up their snow guns and grooming trails in anticipation. Here’s where to hit th e slopes this week: Thursday, December 6 Timberline Mountain 254 Four Seasons Dr., Davis, WV Distance from DC: 3 hours Friday, December 5 Blue Mountain Resort 1660 Blue Mountain Drive Palmerton, PA Distance from DC: 3 hours and 45 minutes Snowshoe Mountain  10 Snowshoe Drive, Snowshoe, WV  Distance from DC: 4 hours Wintergreen Resort Route 664, Wintergreen, VA Distance from DC: 3 hours Wisp Resort  296 Marsh Hill Rd., McHenry, MD Distance from DC: 3 hours Saturday, December 6 Seven Springs Mountain Resort 777 Water Wheel Dr., Champion, PA  Distance from DC: 3 hours and 15 minutes Related The 7 Best Places to Ski Near DC The post Ski Resorts Near DC Are Opening This Weekend first appeared on Washingtonian. ...read more read less