Could This be Colorado's First Major Snowstorm of The Season?

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Even though multiple Colorado resorts have started spinning their lifts and opened to the public, the dry conditions and warmer temperatures recently have made ski season feel far off. But, according to OpenSnow , three storm systems set to roll out over the next 10 days could change that. These storms won’t necessarily build a strong base for ski resorts, since many of which have barely any snow to begin with, but it will finally bring cooler temperatures to the state and help resorts get started.

The first storm system is moving in from the east, with precipitation starting late Friday and continuing throughout Saturday night. Temperatures are still set to be relatively warm for this first storm, but will still be cold enough to produce snow at most ski areas, according to the forecast.

By next Monday, the snow will quiet down, but the wind will stay constant, as a second storm system is set to roll in Tuesday and continue through Thursday. This second storm is projected to be stronger than the first, bringing decent precipitation, although the winds and snowfall could favor only the southern half of Colorado.

Heading into next weekend, the third and final storm cycle will bring another round of snow, but it likely won’t be as strong as the previous storms. According to OpenSnow, this three-part system could bring 10 to 20 inches of snow, with an 80% to 100% chance for west-central mountains and some southern mountains to receive more than a foot of snow.

These storms are arriving just in time for the holidays and will hopefully make the Centennial State actually feel like it's ski season. The Front Range will also begin to see colder temperatures and a possible wintry mix next Saturday. Eldora in particular, is expected to receive consistent snow throughout next week and into the following weekend, along with colder temperatures.