URGENT UPDATE: An overnight storm has transformed Colorado’s mountains with significant snowfall, with Beaver Creek Resort leading the way, recording an impressive 8 inches of fresh powder by Friday morning, October 24, 2023. Ski enthusiasts should prepare, as early-season conditions are setting the stage for a potentially thrilling winter sports season.
The storm system swept through the I-70 corridor, delivering snow to numerous resorts. Vail Mountain followed closely behind Beaver Creek, logging 6 inches of new snow on its snow stake cam. Notably, the snowfall is particularly impactful given that many Colorado resorts are gearing up for their opening days.
In Summit County, snowfall totals varied, with Copper Mountain reporting 2 inches and Loveland documenting 3 inches on its official website. Keystone shared on social media that it received “a few inches,” while Arapahoe Basin also recorded 2 inches, hinting at an eventual opening day, although no official date has been confirmed.
As of 10:30 a.m. on Friday, Breckenridge had not yet reported official snowfall amounts, while Aspen and Snowmass logged about 2 inches each.
Further north, conditions were less favorable, with Winter Park and Steamboat only seeing a light dusting, according to their snow stake cameras.
With the snow accumulation occurring so early in the season, the excitement among skiers and snowboarders is palpable.
“Get your equipment ready,”
advised A-Basin in a social media post, emphasizing that resorts like Keystone and Loveland are poised to open as soon as conditions permit.
This early snowfall is not just about numbers; it’s about the anticipation and thrill of winter sports returning. As Colorado resorts prepare for an influx of visitors, the impact of this storm could be felt throughout the region, invigorating the local economy and igniting the spirit of adventure among winter sports enthusiasts.
Stay tuned for more updates as conditions evolve and resorts announce their opening days!
