Snow in Colorado's Mountains will Make for a Happy Holidays

Denver, Colorado (HDW) December 21, 2004 - Bright white snow covers the Rocky Mountain Ranges in western Colorado, as shown in this picture taken from a NASA satellite. The snow highlights the many peaks and valleys in the range, while most of the lower plains remain clear and winter-brown. Snow covers Denver where the roughly round shape points east into the plains, while to the south, nearby Colorado Springs and Pueblo remain snow-free. A lone red dot near La Junta marks what is likely a late-season agricultural fire.

Ski season in Colorado can sometimes begin before November, because the mountains are able to collect and maintain snow earlier than some of the lower altitude areas of the country. This snow in the Colorado Mountains will provide a happy holidays for skiers and others who enjoy entertaining themselves in Colorado’s great out doors.