Copper Mountain conditions - early January?

Considering a trip to Copper Mountain in the 1st or 2nd week of January. By that time, will they have enough snow to have all (or at least a majority) of their terrain open? It seems like they're getting a late start to the season out there this year...

Thanks!Copper Mountain conditions - early January?
That's hard to say at this point, but people have been predicting a dry winter this year. Of course last year by mid January we had already had three blizzards in the foothills. February and March are the prime months most years, but by January it should be at least pretty decent.
Amazing what a difference a season makes. Last December, we had two major snow storms and the skiing way great. This year, it seems things are off to slower start.

I've been skiing in Colorado for the last 23 years. The areas usually have good coverage in late December and January. Feb and March tend to be a bit better, as snow has had a longer time to accumulate. Copper has a lot of snow making capacity, so there will be plenty of intermediate and beginner runs open. Advanced runs should be OK too, but the double diamond runs definately need good snow to open. Worst case, I would say 80% open in January..best of course 100% which is entirely possible.



See this link for average weather at Vail (15 miles from Copper)

http://www.wrcc.dri.edu/cgi-bin/cliMAIN.鈥?/a>



N-Joy!



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Coldest time of the year; shortest days; I NEVER ski in January!