Tag: Whiteout
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Denver businesswoman & skier launches unique and ambitious helmet brand Revi Gear
“We are on a relentless mission to raise the bar in head protection for mountain athletes” Elizabeth (Lizzie) Shilko, giddy as a kid on Christmas morning, watched as a semi-trailer carrying the first delivery of her company’s ski and snowboard helmets and googles backed into the loading dock at Revi Gear’s north-Denver warehouse. “Today’s the…
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8-14″ of snow for Colorado possible as latest forecast shows promise to end dry November
Light snow in the northern Colorado mountains is forecast heading into the second weekend of November, starting a shift to more stormy weather for the second half of the month. But first a dry spell will take hold for about five days from this weekend into next late week before a larger storm system is…
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Strong signals show better snowfall returns to Colorado for second half of November
Snow for Colorado’s ski areas and backcountry zones is finally on the horizon as the latest system should bring a few inches to the northern mountains later this week. After another multi-day dry spell heading into the middle of November, snow is back in the forecast, and this or these storm(s) should finally bring better…
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Snow storms return to Colorado soonish, but state has to weather warm spell first
The snow forecast in Colorado’s high country to start November has the state’s ski areas starting off rather dry, with mild temperatures, some wind and overall dryness for the first seven days. But a change is brewing as better chances for snow arrive both for the second weekend of the month and the second week…
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Next snow storm in Colorado likely 7-8 days out, state’s high country remains dry as November begins
Colorado’s mountains and subsequent ski areas and resorts gracing their slopes will receive no natural snow over the last couple of days of October. A weak disturbance 7-8 days out could bring a few inches to northern and northwestern Colorado shortly before the second weekend of November, otherwise above-average day-time high temperatures and seasonal-average night-time…
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Online education program ‘Avalanche Aware’ launched by 3 snow safety agencies
Winter backcountry users have new tool designed to introduce people to avalanche safety concepts Three snow safety agencies from the western United States have joined forces ahead of winter 2025-26 and launched a free, online educational program titled ‘Avalanche Aware’, which is designed to introduce people venturing into the winter backcountry to fundamental avalanche safety…
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Colorado’s snowpack below average for October as a dry start to November looms
Potential snow forecasted 10-14 days out, but temperatures should cooperate for regular snowmaking Two ski areas in Colorado are officially open for skiing and riding, marking the start to the 55th year (Keystone) and 79th year (Arapahoe Basin) at each resort respectively. Light snow graced a few northern Colorado mountain locations Monday, but the bulk…
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Colorado’s ski season for winter 2025-26 starts Saturday at Keystone, Sunday at Arapahoe Basin
Skiing and snowboarding season in Colorado is back. Shortly after Arapahoe Basin in Summit County announced it would open for winter 2025-26 on Sunday, Keystone Resort upped the ante by announcing it would be open 3 p.m. to 6 p.m. on Saturday. Keystone said Schoolmarm and Silver Spoon trails would be open into the early…
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Latest snow storm headed for Colorado downgraded, but 2-8″ of snow still forecast
Snow storm three of three will enter Colorado Sunday afternoon/evening and bring colder temperatures and more snow to the state’s high country through Monday. Snow making continues at the ski areas as opening date rumors swirl in the air ahead of Halloween; looking at you Keystone and A-Basin. Next snow storm trending toward at least…
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Two snow storms for Colorado bookend weekend, accumulations between 12-20″ forecast
Colder temperatures arrive along the Front Range with snow levels possibly down to 5,700 feet Snow fell quickly on parts of the Front Range Mountains on Monday, bringing a few inches to places like Loveland Ski Area and shutting down Interstate 70 for a few hours before the storm left Colorado by early afternoon. The…