The second of three storm systems training over the Rockies this week blasts through Wednesday night into Thursday morning. More strong winds and mountain snow are expected.

Gusts up to 70 mph in the mountains will create hazardous travel, while low humidity and winds will bring fire danger across drier parts of the state

While the Front Range and Eastern Plains battle critical fire danger this week, Colorado’s mountains are on track to see more than a foot of snow, according to the National Weather Service.

A two-part storm will be delivering significant snow to Colorado’s mountains beginning Monday night, with totals of up to 2 feet forecast for the central and southern mountains by Thursday. While the storm spells

Record traffic from underworked, overstressed residents pushes food banks to the brink. “Really hoping that our communities survive this.”

More than two feet of snow is forecast for Colorado’s highest peaks by 5 a.m. Thursday, and the storm is expected to continue into Saturday, according to the National Weather Service.

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 resorts near Summit County before they

Colorado's mountains brace for significant snowfall, potentially disrupting travel through Thursday.

First, you've got the Colorado Avalanche Information Center, whose mission is to provide avalanche information for those traveling in the backcountry.

Start with a straightforward plan at Ember Restaurant & Bar, set at 1700 Colorado Peaks Dr, Estes Park, CO 80517. The outdoor deck sits above Lake Estes, and the Rockies frame the horizon like a postcard you can actually breathe.