DENVER — Loveland Ski Area, as well as other ski mountains around Colorado, woke up under a fresh blanket of snow Tuesday night, giving the mountains a crisp taste of the upcoming winter season.

Storms rolled through Colorado, and while many areas just saw showers and storms, higher elevations picked up measurable snowfall.

Loveland shared photos from the early season dusting and said excitement is building with just about 16 days to go before the snowguns fire up.

The ski area is targeting a late October to early November opening for the 2025–2026 season, depending on weather conditions.

Across the Front Range, conditions trend a bit drier today, though a few afternoon and evening storms are still possible.

The best chances will be over the mountains and areas along and south of I-70

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