If you combine all the factors and Elk's opening history, I would say they probably won't open this weekend... They always open Susqy, East/West, and the beginner slope side to side, and while their snowmaking has gotten better, I don't think it's good enough to put down the 24" base they love to have before opening. In years past, even with a late start, they have been more likely to stash the snow and open the following weekend with more options. If this were the week before x-Mas, they might push it, but I doubt you'll see it this weekend...