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2-Foot Rockies Snowstorm Delays Ski Season, Boosts Drought Relief

5/5/2026

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A storm will bring over two feet of snow to the Rockies.
Meteorologist Russell Danielson said it will be one of the year's larger events.
Nearly 60 percent of Colorado is in extreme drought, with snowfall expected to help but not end the shortage.
Arapahoe Basin will delay its seasonal closure while Xcel Energy deploys extra crews to prevent outages as snow threatens trees and roads.

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A storm will bring over two feet of snow to the Rockies.
Meteorologist Russell Danielson said it will be one of the year's larger events.
Nearly 60 percent of Colorado is in extreme drought, with snowfall expected to help but not end the shortage.
Arapahoe Basin will delay its seasonal closure while Xcel Energy deploys extra crews to prevent outages as snow threatens trees and roads.