Colorado is poised for a strong stretch of winter weather, with the heaviest snow forecasted in the northern and north-central mountains. The Joe Wright SNOTEL near Cameron Pass is set to receive up to 22" over the next five days, while the nearby Tower site near Steamboat Springs is forecasting 19". These totals align with data from the National Weather Service and OpenSnow, indicating that Steamboat Ski Resort and surrounding backcountry terrain will be among the top snow recipients. Other high-accumulation zones include Deadman Hill (17"), Lake Irene (19"), and Ripple Creek (19"), supporting strong snow totals for resorts like Winter Park, Eldora, and Rabbit Ears Pass. Notably, Bison Lake reported 17” of new snow in the last 24 hours—currently the highest recorded in the state.

In the central mountains, Vail and Beaver Creek are each forecasting 12–13” over the next five days, while Copper Mountain and Breckenridge expect moderate accumulations near 7–11”. Farther south, Wolf Creek Summit shows a 5-day forecast of 6” with a deep snowpack of 191", maintaining prime conditions. Crested Butte and Telluride will see lighter snowfall (under 10”), but snow depths remain strong. Across the Front Range, moderate snowfall (9–13”) is expected near Berthoud Pass and Loveland Ski Area. Overall, the best powder prospects in the coming days will be found in the northern zones—particularly around Steamboat and Rocky Mountain National Park—while central resorts like Vail and Beaver Creek offer solid conditions with consistent refreshes.