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Ski Report: Warm weather skiing this weekend

Mackenzie Bowlin Vail opening day 2020
Posted at 10:31 AM, Dec 03, 2020
and last updated 2020-12-04 08:46:04-05

Several more ski areas opened for the first week of December, including Copper Mountain, Howelson Hill, Steamboat, Winter Park, and Powderhorn.

The mountain snowpack hasn't increased substantially in the past week, with snow bases ranging from about 15-20 inches.

Over the weekend, warmer than average conditions will be felt state-wide. This will lead to sunshine and perhaps you will need to shed a few layers while on the slopes. Don't forget the SPF!

Ski area temperatures will be in the 30s or 40s, depending on elevation.

Temperatures should remain cold enough at night for any snowmaking.

Colorado Ski Area Opening Dates 2020

Arapahoe BasinOpen
Aspen MountainOpen
Aspen HighlandsDec. 12
ButtermilkDec. 18
Beaver CreekOpen
BreckenridgeOpen
CooperDec. 9
Copper MountainOpen
Crested ButteOpen
Echo MountainEarly Dec.
EldoraOpen
Granby RanchDec. 11
HesperusDec. 18
Howelson HillOpen
Kendall MountainDec. 12
KeystoneOpen
Loveland Ski AreaOpen
Monarch MountainOpen
PowerderhornOpen
PurgatoryOpen
SilvertonHeli Ski Nov. 25 Guided Dec. 26
SnowmassOpen
SteamboatOpen
SunlightDec. 11
TellurideOpen
VailOpen
Winter ParkOpen
Wolf CreekOpen