The very large ridge of high pressure that’s been parked over the SW causing our annual January thaw is beginning to break down with several Pacific storms stacking up and pushing east into Colorado. The first pulse of moisture should arrive on Wednesday afternoon with several...
Editor's Note: On January 4, the New York Times published a major story about a bill to ban genetically engineered crops on the island of Hawaii. I asked scientist Billy Mason to comment. His response is below. In the past, the top-down distribution of news in...
Our next storm is on it's way south pushing into NW Colorado from Idaho this morning. Winds and light snow will arrive this afternoon with this quick moving disturbance. Unfortunately for the SW mountains this storm will favor the northern and central Colorado mountains with good snow…...
[caption id="attachment_37084" align="alignright" width="300"] Huff Post Style says to moisturize at least twice a day[/caption] If the holiday partying did not do it, guaranteed winter will – or could, unless you take the proper precautions. I am talking about wreaking havoc on your skin. But here...
Ed. note: Jerry Roberts sent this update today (Friday): "Viewing the latest model runs today it looks like we could have a better shot at snow in the San Juans. Increasing orographic winds along with cold temperatures will enhance the potential of snow production Saturday. ...
Chestnuts roasting on an open fire. Jack Frost nipping at your nose. Enduring Christmas traditions – like the Christmas tree. Yet even these comforting verities of the season face challenges. Ever hear about the upside-down artificial Christmas tree? (The idea: more floor space for gifts.)...
The Stikine Valley in British Columbia is sacred to the First Nations people, the Tahltan. The region encompasses one of the largest predator-prey ecosystems in North America. Rich in wildlife – caribou, stone sheep, moose, mountain goats, grizzlies and wolves – and mountain majesty, the...
Over 100” of Natural Snow Fell on the Mountain Already this Season Telluride Ski Resort’s snow conditions are some of the best they have been in recent memory. We are talking about over 100 inches of natural snow fall. With all lifts open and nearly 4000...
Want to reduce your carbon footprint this holiday season? Here are our suggesting for "greening" your celebrations. 1. Use recycled wrapping paper! Draw or paint on brown paper bags, use old newspapers, or scraps of cloth: check the Free Box for interesting wrapping materials. 2. Use LED lights...
[caption id="attachment_36467" align="alignright" width="300"] Ullr (image from northernpaganism.com)[/caption] Let's start with the obvious question: Who the heck is Ullr? The best answer I found was at northernpaganism.com. Ullr is a very old god of the northern lands, so old that by the time the Iron Age Norse myths...
