"It's no secret that the start of the 2025-26 ski season has been fairly lackluster across much of the American West. Colorado, in particular, has struggled mightily due to a lack of early-season snowfall. As of January 4, few resorts have more than 50% of their terrain open, with some failing to open even a quarter of their trails. Below is a breakdown of the number and percentage of trails currently open at 10 marquee Colorado resorts."
"Incredibly, with the holidays already behind us, the average amount of terrain open across Colorado's ten largest ski resorts by skiable acreage (excluding Telluride due to a ski patrol strike and Silverton due to its lack of official trails) sits at just 31%. This striking figure is the result of historically low snowfall, with statewide snowpack currently at only 62% of the median, according to the Natural Resources Conservation Service."
"While the start to winter has certainly been nothing to write home about, it's worth remembering that there are still several months left in what is a very young ski season. With some precipitation on the horizon, there may yet be hope for Colorado skiers and riders as the heart of winter approaches. So do your snow dances, drink your Ullr, and pray to the winter gods for a badly needed late-season turnaround."
Winter 2025-26 opened weakly across the American West, with Colorado particularly affected by a lack of early-season snowfall. As of January 4, few resorts have more than half their terrain open, and some have opened fewer than a quarter of trails. The average amount of terrain open across Colorado's ten largest ski areas by skiable acreage stands at 31%, excluding Telluride and Silverton. Statewide snowpack registers at only 62% of the median, per the Natural Resources Conservation Service. Some precipitation is forecast, leaving potential for improvement during the heart of winter.
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