Loveland Ski Area Begins Snowmaking Operations for 2026-27 Season

Snowmaking, cold air put Colorado ski resorts closer to opening day

Colorado ski resorts have started making snow as cold temperatures and a mid-October storm move the ski areas closer to opening.

Loveland Ski Area begins snowmaking operations for 2026-27 season

The Loveland Ski Area began snowmaking operations on Wednesday night, becoming the latest resort in the mountains to start making snow amid colder temperatures and the first natural snowfall.

The Race to Open Is On as Loveland, CO, Fires Up Snowguns

Loveland Ski Area, Colorado, fired up its snowguns at 7:04 p.m. on Wednesday, October 14, officially kicking off snowmaking operations for the 2026-27 ski season. With colder temperatures arriving and the first natural snowfall already dusting the mountain, the race to open for winter is on. Loveland’s snowmaking crew is now working to build a base ahead of opening day, […]