Snow Has Arrived at Silverton Mountain, Colorado and Skiers Are Making Powder Turns

Have you heard the good news? Snow is falling in Colorado, and Silverton Mountain, the Centennial State’s big mountain and backcountry hotbed, is scoring.
The ski area known for its lone chairlift and expansive heli-skiing isn’t planning to open until December 31, 2026, but that hasn’t stopped Mother Nature from dumping snow. And while an official snowfall total hasn’t been reported, it looks like the snow is stacking up by the feet, not inches.
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