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Winter is almost here. Vail Mountain is still scheduled to open on Friday, November 13, and Vail Daily reports that the mountain's chief operating officer is confident the snowmaking effort will keep the opening on track. Getting there has taken a team effort. The mountain saw nearly three inches of natural snow in October and began its snowmaking preparations that week. Vail Resorts has also invested heavily … Continue Reading about Vail Opens Friday: What the Snowmaking Push Means for the Valley

A fresh storm moved through the high country Wednesday night, adding a layer of snow just as Colorado's resorts push toward opening day. The totals were modest, but the timing is welcome for anyone planning a winter in the mountains. Western Slope Elsewhere in the High Country What it means for youOpening dates are only weeks away, and early snow gets buyers and second-home owners thinking about the … Continue Reading about Early Snow Builds Momentum Across Colorado’s Resorts

Hoffman West Real Estate | November 2026 from record drought to flooding within a matter of weeks… Super El Niño is kicking into gear…. So far the temperatures have not turned this moisture into snow, but let’s hope for some Arctic fronts to move in and get ready for a wonderful ski season in the Vail Valley. The most extreme rainstorms in state records, and another round of wet weather has now arrived. … Continue Reading about Southern Colorado’s Flood Season: What Mountain Property Owners and Buyers Should Know