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Aside Snow

We’re expecting plenty of snow today and tomorrow …

We’re expecting plenty of snow today and tomorrow in the high country (and in town). Some say more than a half-foot. Fingers crossed!

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Snow

Lots of La Niña!

Joel over at Colorado Powder Forecast has a round up of his thoughts on La Niña this year. While it’s looking to only be about 60% of last year’s strength that doesn’t necessarily translate to less snow (the affects on snowfall are unpredictable). Learn more…

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Wolf Creek is first Colorado resort to open 2011/2012 season

In case you missed it last week, the underrated Wolf Creek (often receiving the most snow in Colorado by far) was the first resort to open the Colorado season. This comes ahead of the usual “race to open” by Arapahoe Basin and Loveland in Summit County. Worth noting that last season Wolf Creek wasn’t able […]

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Snow

Scientists announce best skiing in solar system: Saturn’s moon

Here’s a little detour from our regularly scheduled programming: although we think the best skiing may be here in Colorado, it seems there is a bunch of potential on Saturn’s moon, Enceladus. From National Geographic: “Researchers think superfine snowflakes are blasted out of geyser-like jets, which emanate from long fissures called tiger stripes on the […]

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Loveland Ski Area Snow

Loveland ski area to start 2011/2012 season on Friday

Following close behind in third place (Wolf Creek, Arapahoe Basin), @LovelandSkiArea will open Friday at 9 AM. Here are some recent pictures from their snow making. Follow along on Twitter @LovelandSkiArea and on Facebook. [geolocation]

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Arapahoe Basin Snow

Arapahoe Basin to be second Colorado resort to open 2011/2012 season

This morning @Arapahoe_Basin has announced it will open for the 2011/12 season tomorrow, Thursday, October 13 at 9 AM. Here are some photos recently posted to their Twitter account showing the snow. Be sure to follow along on Twitter @cosnow and @arapahoe_basin. [geolocation]

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Chance of snow in Summit County next weekend

What’s that? Is there snow in the forecast next weekend? According to Weather Underground it looks like there is a good chance it may snow (at least, near Frisco). Get ready! [geolocation]

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Arapahoe Basin Breckenridge Loveland Ski Area Snow Winter Park

First hints of snow appearing at Colorado resorts

We’ve found pictures from Arapahoe Basin, Loveland, Winter Park and Breckenridge all showing hints of snow. Here we are just days after the Labor Day weekend and snow is already on the mind. We’re hoping to see much more very soon. In just a few weeks Loveland and Arapahoe Basin will likely begin making snow […]