Meteorologists see 3 snowstorms ahead of Thanksgiving, will it be enough to reverse Colorado’s dry start to the season?
Colorado’s unusually dry fall could be coming to an end, as forecasters predict a wave of snowstorms to start this weekend and continue until about Thanksgiving. Meteorologist Seth Linden — who runs Seth’s Weather Report,...
Fall from chairlift at Keystone Resort results in no life-threatening injuries, according to Sheriff’s Office
Editor’s note: This story has been updated with information from the Colorado Passenger Tramway Safety Board and Keystone Resort. A snowboarder suffered injuries after falling from the Montezuma Express chairlift at Keystone Resort on Thursday,...
Missed the Northern Lights? Coloradans could see the aurora again Wednesday night — and it could be even better, NOAA says
Missed the Northern Lights last night? Don’t worry. The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration says that those hoping to witness the celestial phenomenon — including those in Colorado — could have another shot tonight, as...
Why the lack of early-season snow has Colorado backcountry experts cautiously optimistic about a ‘silver lining for snow lovers’
Snowfall in Colorado has been lackluster to start the ski season, but for backcountry enthusiasts the lack of early-season snow has the potential to lead to safer avalanche conditions down the road. When snow falls...
Breckenridge Ski Patrol Union plans tentative picket Sunday depending on negotiations with Vail Resorts
Editor’s note: This story has been updated to correct the expiration date of Breckenridge Ski Patrol’s contract. Breckenridge Ski Patrol Union president Ryan Dineen said his organization is planning a tentative picket at the bottom...
With bridges starting to go up, drivers on I-70 will see ‘magnitude and size’ of $900 million Floyd Hill Project
The Colorado Department of Transportation is moving mountains — literally — as part of a $900 million project to rebuild an 8-mile section of Interstate 70 to improve safety and travel time reliability. Since October...
Summit County man arrested on multiple counts of sexual exploitation of a child
Summit County Sheriff’s Office deputies arrested a resident of unincorporated Breckenridge on Nov. 6 on six felony counts of sexual exploitation of a child, according to a news release. A tip from the National Center...
This Frisco home sale is the most expensive on record in the town’s history
Frisco just saw its most expensive home sale on record coming in at over $6.5 million for a single-family in the Frisco Heights subdivision. The Summit County Assessor’s Office said the data it has indicates...
Breckenridge Ski Patrol Union and Vail Resorts reach tentative agreement after late-night bargaining session
Following a multi-hour bargaining session on Thursday night, Nov. 13, the Breckenridge Ski Patrol Union and Vail Resorts have reached an agreement. “Breckenridge Ski Resort and the Breckenridge Ski Patrol Union are pleased to announce...
Colorado ski areas drop ropes, expand trails despite lack of natural snow in early season
Editor’s Note: Each Thursday throughout the winter, the Summit Daily News will provide a terrain update that will inform skiers and riders on what trails are open at what mountains before they head out to...
Man sentenced for breaking into homes and eluding officers in April manhunt
Editor’s note: This story has been updated to correct the spelling of judge Karen Romeo’s name. The man Frisco Police officers arrested May 1 after a multiday manhunt in Breckenridge and Frisco faced sentencing Monday,...
Breckenridge’s Dick Carleton wins Colorado Restaurant Association’s Richard P. Ayers Award for Distinguished Service
Breckenridge town council member Dick Carleton, former owner of Mi Casa Mexican Restaurant and Cantina and Hearthstone Catering, received the Colorado Restaurant Association’s Richard P. Ayers Award for Distinguished Service on Monday, Nov. 10. The...