November 24, 2013
Happy Thanksgiving - Copper Mountain’s November Snowpack is Above Average!
In a welcome change from last winter's early season snow drought, weather watchers say this year's Colorado snowpack is above average statewide. In the Colorado River Basin, where most of Colorado's big ski areas are located, the snowpack is anywhere from 120 percent to 140 percent of average for late November.
November 13, 2013
Weekend Freshies at Copper Mountain? Anyone?!
After a bit of a November thaw, with gorgeous fall days, winter is creeping back into the Copper Mountain weather forecast. According to the National Weather Service, storminess will build the second half of the week, culminating with a weather system that could drop up to 6 inches of snow across the Colorado mountains.
November 12, 2013
A Hands-On Guide to Figuring out Colorado Mountain Weather
Like most mountain dwellers and outdoor-sports enthusiasts, we're weather geeks. We're not afraid to admit it, and if you happen to be a Copper Condos guest or blog reader, it works to your advantage. We keep up on the short-term forecasts, the long-term trends and even the science behind the weather, which means that our guess as to what the weather will be like when you come to Copper may be just a little more educated than most.
November 04, 2013
Got Weather? Here’s our Month-by-Month Guide for Copper Mountain
There's no question that skiing is one of the most weather-dependent sports you'll find. After all, it has to be cold and snowy for an optimal experience. Luckily, the Colorado high country consistently provides exactly the right mix of conditions for most of the winter — plenty of cold, sunny days and regular storm cycles that drop skiffs of powder every few days, at least during a "normal" winter. Read on for our month-by-month Copper Mountain weather guide.
October 10, 2013
Got October snow? We do!
With another autumn snowstorm set to sweep through the Colorado Rockies, several ski area operators around Summit County are targeting mid-October opening dates. Loveland, Arapahoe Basin and Copper Mountain have all started snowmaking operations, so the ski and snowboard season will be here sooner rather than later.