Ouray pushes forward with "Ice(less) Festival" as warm winter stalls ice park
Mountain towns that rely on snow are struggling this season. That includes a city pushing forward with an ice festival without ice.
Telluride is back open for business, and hoping crowds will come
After more than a week of silence on the slopes, the lifts are spinning again at Telluride Ski Resort. But for the town of Telluride, business owners are worried the damage from the ski patrol strike may take longer to undo.
Snow-strapped Summit County sees significant drop in tourism and traffic
A few new restaurants in Frisco were counting on winter crowds to carry them through their first slow season, once the ski resorts close up. But many are finding themselves waiting right now for customers who are not showing up -- during one of the months they can almost always count on.
Post office closes, leaving small mountain community confused and frustrated
Residents in the small mountain town of Poncha Springs are searching for answers after their local post office shut down.
Worst snowpack on record could spell consequences in mountains
Long-term consequences are possible, as Colorado's mountain snowpack is off to its slowest start in decades.
Dog sled tours in Summit County delayed due to lack of significant snowfall
A warm, dry winter has left many of Colorado's mountain businesses waiting for snow, including one of Breckenridge's most iconic winter experiences: dog sledding.
Rio Blanco county searches for answers after FEMA funding denied
Rio Blanco County said they are still searching for answers and relief and are left after federal funding was denied.
New app tackles ski lift buddy connection for friendlier Colorado slopes
A Summit County native is trying to solve a familiar problem on Colorado's ski slopes: meeting great people on the mountain, then never skiing with them again.
Ice Castles in Silverthorne open amidst warmer than average temperatures
After a stretch of unseasonably warm weather across Colorado, a winter attraction in Summit County has been walking a careful line between art and survival.
Colorado mountain town prays for snow during Ullr Fest
The 2025 Ullr Fest is about to get underway in Breckenridge, as many "pray for snow."
Colorado launches statewide response to growing pine beetle threat
Colorado leaders are sounding the alarm on a growing pine beetle outbreak that experts say could kill millions of trees and significantly increase wildfire risk near some of the Centennial State's most populated areas.
Bakerville exit neighbors rally to stop rezoning parcel
Neighbors in the small community of Bakerville off I-70 in Colorado's mountains are pushing back against a proposal to rezone a residential parcel.
Clear Creek County inmate creates legacy mural as part of good behavior program
The Clear Creek County Jail has developed a new way to reward good behavior and create a legacy art piece to honor the sheriff's office's history.
Fire crews finally get green light to burn delayed pile projects in Summit County
After waiting weeks for the right conditions, firefighters began burning slash piles near Blue River in Summit County.
Winter finally arrives in Colorado's high country
After weeks of waiting and a painfully dry start to the season, winter has finally arrived. A weekend storm dumped snow across the mountains, bringing whiteout conditions, powder, and a collective sigh of relief.