Breckenridge and Copper Mountain delay weekend ski openings

Breckenridge Ski Resort will not open on Friday as originally planned, according to a statement from spokesperson Emily Kowalenko. The resort has not set a new date and aims to begin operations as soon as weather conditions permit.

Kowalenko explained that overnight temperatures have remained slightly too warm to run snowmaking equipment at full power for long enough periods to build the necessary base. The mountain teams have started working on the planned opening terrain, but the lack of sustained cold air has slowed progress.

Copper Mountain, located further west, also scheduled its opening for Friday but announced that chairlifts will not start this week. The resort reported receiving more rain than snow in recent days, though it did get a light dusting of snow on Wednesday night.

On social media, Copper Mountain noted that the four inches of snow received overnight were a welcome development. The resort stated it will use every opportunity to create a high quality and safe snow surface for skiers.

Arapahoe Basin and Keystone Resort, both in Summit County, already opened during the last week of October. Wolf Creek Ski Area near Pagosa Springs opened on Halloween but closed the next day due to storm and flood evacuation orders in the region. It remains unclear if Wolf Creek will reopen this weekend.

Warmer than usual temperatures this fall have affected other areas as well. Both A-Basin and Keystone opened several days later in 2026 than they did in 2025, as rising temperatures prevented optimal snowmaking conditions.