With one week to go before the unofficial start of ski season, many Colorado mountain towns that depend on tourism revenue are nervous about the lack of snow. Hope is around the corner as places like Keystone, Copper and Breck plan on opening this weekend. Winter Park, Aspen, Steamboat and Crested Butte are scheduled to open for the Thanksgiving holiday.  If you need to get some turns in before the weekend you have to head to Loveland or A-Basin, which are currently open but have limited terrain. Keep those fingers crossed for a holiday storm!
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