Tag: Whiteout
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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…
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Triple snow event for Colorado forecast with totals up to 24″ by Halloween
Possible first snow for Denver, Colorado Springs during last few days of October Snowmaking is under way at more ski areas, including in Grand County, Colorado at Winter Park Resort, as night time temperatures have provided, and will continue to provide, good conditions after sunset for making man-made snow. Three storms over the next 10…
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5-9″ of snow forecast for Colorado ski areas over next 5 days
Multiple snow storms to march across the state ahead of Halloween, possible help to open slopes Multiple snow storms are back in the forecast for Colorado’s mountains and ski areas, helping snowmaking efforts lace the slopes with more base snow as skiing and riding season 2025-26 nears opening day. Southwesterly flows are keeping snow levels…
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Multiple snow storms enter Colorado as snowmaking ramps up at more ski areas
Thirteen days into October and some snow has fallen at most of Colorado’s ski area bases and on its peaks, yet Mother Nature’s efforts haven’t amounted to much accumulation so far. Remnants from Hurricane Priscilla provided much needed precipitation to southwestern Colorado, but it was mostly in the form of rain. Temperatures are closer to…