Monarch, second home to many Pikes Peak region skiers and boarders, opens today. Operators report 5 inches of snow in the last 48 hours (none overnight) and 29 inches at mid-mountain. (That's a file photo from the resort, but you get the picture: All natural snow - and lots of it!)
Nearly 50% of the ski area is open for your riding pleasure!
The latest report from Monarch says Pioneer, Tumbelina and Panorama lifts are open today serving 100% beginner terrain, 50% intermediate terrain and 3 advance runs.
A high of 45 degrees is predicted. Could be a bluebird day up there!
(Note to OutThereColorado.com site manager Nathan: I'm expecting photos and a full report!)
Purgatory at Durango Mountain Resort also is opening today.
Telluride, Aspen Mountain, Snowmass and Ski Cooper opened Thursday.
Beaver Creek, Crested Butte, Steamboat and Sunlight opened Wednesday.
There are still a few openings to come. Dates have fluctuated with snowfall.
