Snow

Different types of snow can change how people ski and ride. In a year with historically low snowfall, two local physicians saw athletes face hazards that led to higher-impact injuries.

Last winter's record-low snowpack stressed many businesses in the Roaring Fork and Colorado River valleys. Whether they've been around for decades or are just starting out, they hope it's not the new norm.

Lack of snow and economic uncertainty foretell a grim outlook for winter resorts

Keystone Resort in Colorado was the first resort in the country to open in 2025, in part due to their emphasis on early-season snowmaking. As climate change amplifies drought in the Mountain West, ski areas across the region are considering how best to use increasingly scarce water resources.

Winter weather is here, and with it, opportunities to hit the hills with a tube, toboggan or saucer. Northern Colorado has a variety of options available for sledding spots.

It's been a quiet fall across Colorado with little to no moisture in many places. That could soon change with increased chances of winter weather.

Arapahoe Basin Ski Area, Breckenridge Ski Resort, Loveland Ski Area, Keystone Resort, Copper Mountain and Winter Park Resort have all opened for the season, relying on machine-made snow.

Spring heat waves could mean increased fire danger and more strain on water supplies.

For decades, hydrologists believed most spring snowmelt rapidly enters rivers and streams. But a new study from the University of Utah shows that most of it spends years as groundwater before it spills into reservoirs – new research that could help western water managers and farmers better plan each year.

Utah is using a technology that can add more water to the state's supply. Others in the Colorado River basin are looking to expand.