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Even a great winter won't erase last year's deficit. This is the point worth sitting with. Streamflows across the state were running at a fraction of normal levels by late summer, and major reservoirs — including two of the region's largest — were sitting at roughly a quarter of expected capacity. Mountain soil moisture was near historic lows heading into fall, which affects how efficiently next spring's … Continue Reading about What This Winter’s Forecast Really Means for Western Slope Buyers

If you've been watching the snowpack headlines the way we have, you've probably heard the buzz: this year's El Niño is shaping up to be one of the strongest on record, and some are already calling it a "super" El Niño. After the punishing drought and lean snow years the Western Slope has weathered recently, that's the kind of news that gets buyers, second-home owners, and ski towns alike leaning forward.But … Continue Reading about A “Super” El Niño Is Forming — But Don’t Bank Your Ski Season On It Yet