“This has never been about skiing," said the founder of Boot Tan Fest, a women's ski event advertised as including a lift pass and 24-hour uphill access.

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NCAR's model is used by researchers around the world to study climate change, severe weather and wildfires.

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Records were also broken in Denver, Colorado Springs, Fort Collins and Greeley, among others.

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Historical weather records show that this is not normal.

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A CU physicist and skier explains, with tips for surviving

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Heavy snow, high winds, fire warnings and blackouts are expected across Colorado this week.

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Will winter return first?

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The ski season is off to a slow start, with only about half the state's runs open.

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Polar vortex. Arctic cold front. Call it what you want, but freezing weather is coming to Denver.

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it's finally time to dress for cold weather.

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