Tropical Storm Erin formed in the eastern Atlantic Ocean on Monday, forecasters said. The storm could strengthen to become the Atlantic's first hurricane of the season.

Tropical Storm Erin, now spinning far out in the central Atlantic Ocean, could undergo rapid intensification into a powerful 125-mph hurricane. According to Direct Weather's forecast, ski resorts like Palisades Tahoe and Mammoth Mountain may see less snow than usual.

Tropical Storm Erin is forecast to strengthen into a major hurricane in the coming days. While AccuWeather maintains that the storm will curve back out into the Atlantic Ocean, the potential remains for a direct impact on the East Coast.