Author: Jonathan Ingraham
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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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5 takeaways from CU Boulder engineers’ study to help tech developers create AI tools people actually want to use
A study published in the journal AI and Ethics from University of Colorado Boulder professor Amir Behzadan in the Department of Civil, Environmental and Architectural Engineering, and his Ph.D. student Armita Dabiri, studied how artificial intelligence (AI) technology can earn public confidence. The two created a framework for developing AI tools that people actually want…
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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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New pedestrian bridge officially opens at popular Boulder County state park
Visitors to Eldorado Canyon State Park southwest of Boulder have a new connection to climbing areas in the popular state park in Boulder County. Colorado Parks and Wildlife (CPW) hosted a ribbon cutting and dedication ceremony on Thursday for a new pedestrian bridge installed. According to CPW, the bridge provides increased access to the climbing-only…
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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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Savannah Bananas baseball returns to Coors Field in 2026
After a very successful two-night stop at Coors Field in Denver during summer 2025, the Savannah Bananas are bringing their unique brand of baseball back to Colorado in 2026. The team announced on its social media channels Thursday its 2026 schedule and touring schedule, taking them to baseball and football stadiums across the country. The Denver stop will…