The Worst Snowpack On Record Through December - Is There Any Hope?

Colorado's snowpack is at a record low so far this year, and the ski resorts are getting pretty worried. And since Denver and the rest of Colorado get most of their water supply from snowpack runoff in the spring, they are not alone. My sister Susan and I drove up to Breckenridge, seen in the photograph above, this past Friday afternoon, and I am happy to report that it was indeed snowing up there, although not all that much. On the bright side, several snowstorms are forecast to hit the Colorado mountains this week. Plus, I read on the CBS Colorado website that historically, Colorado receives only 20% of its snowpack between October and the end of December, and that February, March, and April are the snowiest months. And so, there is still a chance for things to turn around. Also, I have to mention that Breckenridge was packed with people Friday afternoon, and there was a huge line of cars heading into town as we were leaving. Which means business is still good up there, despite the lack of snow, and a lot of those business owners must be crying all the way to the bank. Just sayin'.