BREAKING: Colorado’s northern and central mountains have just experienced a warm storm, delivering up to 10 inches of snow across several ski resorts. The storm, which wrapped up on February 15, 2026, brought significant snowfall to higher elevations, particularly in Summit County and areas near the Continental Divide.
Skiers and riders were spotted enjoying the fresh powder at Aspen Highlands as the storm delivered impressive totals. Notably, Copper Mountain received the highest amount of snow at 10 inches, while Winter Park and Breckenridge Ski Resort each recorded 9 inches. In contrast, lower base areas and valleys experienced rain and cloudy skies due to the warmer conditions, with a snow line hovering around 9,000 feet.
Meteorologists from OpenSnow had accurately predicted the storm’s snow totals, estimating between 5-10 inches for the northern mountains, which closely matched the final figures.
The following snow totals were confirmed for the Western Slope mountains from Wednesday through Friday morning:
– Copper Mountain: 10 inches
– Winter Park: 9 inches
– Breckenridge Ski Resort: 9 inches
– Arapahoe Basin Ski Area: 8.5 inches
– Keystone Resort: 8 inches
– Loveland Ski Area: 7 inches
– Vail Mountain: 7 inches
– Steamboat Resort: 6 inches
– Beaver Creek: 6 inches
– Irwin: 4.5 inches
– Cooper Mountain: 4 inches
– Aspen Mountain: 0.5 inches
– Snowmass: 0.5 inches
– Sunlight: 0.5 inches
Looking ahead, Friday and Saturday are expected to remain dry, but showers are forecasted for Sunday, bringing more moisture to the region. Additionally, another storm system is projected to impact the area around March 3-4 and March 6-7, with a favorable outlook for the northern mountains.
Stay tuned for more updates as the weather develops, and prepare your gear for potential fresh powder in the upcoming weeks!
