‘More storms, more interest, more skiing’: OpenSnow forecasters say El Niño is increasing odds of a snowy winter

OpenSnow forecasters say El Niño is increasing odds of a snowy winter

Based on past El Niño events, forecasters gave Colorado a ‘50-50’ shot at an above-average winter but strong odds of a snowy spring.

‘More storms, more interest, more skiing’: OpenSnow forecasters say El Niño is increasing odds of a snowy winter

OpenSnow founding meteorologist Joel Gratz had good news for the U.S. ski industry this week. After the West experienced one of its worst snowpacks on record last winter, forecasts suggest the 2026-27 ski season will...