Cold Front Brings Early Elevation Snow to Western North America
Weekly Snow News for North America, updated 17 September 2025: Cooler air brings first visible high-elevation snow; modest accumulations expected (3–9 cm / 1–3").
Colorado
New Chairlift and Advanced Terrain at Colorado’s Purgatory
As Purgatory ski area in Colorado approaches its 60th anniversary in the upcoming 2025/2026 season, the resort has announced is marking the milestone with a $6.4 million investment - its most significant expansion in more than a decade.
Aspen Snowmass Announces $80 Million Summer Spend Including Rare T Bar
Aspen Snowmass has announced big spending plans this summer, with the biggest upgrade announcements focussed on their Snowmass ski area, including a new high-speed 6-seater chairlift and a rare (for North America) new T Bar lift.
Colorado Resort Replacing 60 Year Old Chairlifts
Colorado’s Sunlight Mountain Resort, has announced the replacement of two of its three chairlifts. The new lifts will replace two double chairlifts that have been operating around six decades.
X Games To Use AI To Judge Snowboarding Competitions
This weekend’s Winter X Games at Aspen in Colorado will see AI help with the judging of the Superpipe competition. The technology will also be integrated in much more of the X Games global relationship with its fans.
More US Ski Areas Opening
Two more Colorado ski areas will open this weekend, joining Wolf Creek, which was the first in North America to open with natural snowfall nearly a fortnight ago.
Snowmaking Gets Underway in The USA
There’s been excitement this week as several Colorado ski areas have been able to make snow for the first time in the 24-25 season build-up.