"Colorado's mountains pick up a light New Year's Day into Friday refresh, with the best snowfall focused on the Park Range. Snow levels start on the high side near 8,000-9,000 feet, then trend lower by late Friday, so higher terrain stays wintry while some lower bases flirt with wetter snow early on. Snowfall amounts are generally modest across the I-70 corridor and central mountains, while Steamboat stands out with the most meaningful accumulation; the southern mountains do well for a light system too, although Telluride is temporarily closed."
"Thursday afternoon through Friday is the main window for snowfall, with coverage expanding overnight Thursday and lingering into Friday before tapering. Snow levels during this event generally hover around 8,000-9,000 feet early, then fall closer to roughly 7,200-7,600 feet by Friday night, helping higher elevations finish colder and more consistently snowy. The heaviest totals favor the Park Range, where Steamboat is the clear standout, while most other resorts see a light refresh."
Thursday afternoon through Friday brings expanded coverage of light mountain snowfall, peaking overnight Thursday and tapering Friday night. Snow levels begin near 8,000–9,000 feet then lower to roughly 7,200–7,600 feet by Friday night, keeping higher terrain wintry while lower bases may see wetter snow early. The Park Range, notably Steamboat, should see the heaviest accumulations, while most I-70 corridor and central mountains receive modest totals. Snow-to-liquid ratios are commonly 10–13:1, producing dense to fair snow that improves as temperatures drop into the 20s late in the event. Westerly winds will be present and occasionally gusty on exposed ridgelines. A dry, warm weekend follows, with additional periodic mountain moisture plausible into mid January.
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