UPDATE: A warm storm has just delivered significant snowfall across Colorado’s northern mountains, with totals reaching up to 10 inches at several resorts. The storm concluded Friday morning, February 15, 2026, bringing joy to skiers and snowboarders eager for fresh powder.
The highest snowfall totals were recorded in the northern mountains, particularly around Summit County and near the Continental Divide. Notably, Copper Mountain led the way with 10 inches, followed closely by Winter Park and Breckenridge Ski Resort, both receiving 9 inches. Lower elevation areas experienced rain and cloudy skies, with a snow line hovering around 9,000 feet.
Earlier this week, meteorologists from OpenSnow accurately predicted snowfall totals of 5-10 inches, matching the actual measurements for the northern region. Central mountains saw less than 5 inches of snow, highlighting the storm’s uneven impact.
Here are the specific snowfall totals reported by OpenSnow 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 will see dry conditions, but northern showers are expected to return on Sunday. Meteorologists are forecasting additional storms around March 3-4 and March 6-7, likely favoring the northern mountains once again.
This storm has sparked excitement for winter sports enthusiasts, providing a much-needed boost to ski conditions. As ski resorts prepare for a busy weekend, visitors are encouraged to take advantage of the fresh snow while it lasts. Stay tuned for further updates as conditions develop!
