Did I really write about a warm November? Well winter arrived right on schedule here and do we have SNOW! Exactly where it is needed, too, as the warm systems created lower elevation rain that soaked the ground, made the plants happy in their dormant states, and prepped for snow coverage. In town, we have maybe 3-6 inches on the ground, more in surroundings, but in the higher elevations and at Durango Mountain Resort, there are new FEET of snow. Great to have a good base this early. Skiing the other day was fabulous and one avid 70-year old skier said, "It was almost too much snow for me." But, the resort staff will be grooming away as the mountain could be 100% open this weekend. That, after initially delaying the resort's opening day by two weeks, is such a treat for early season skiing. If you're planning on visiting, get your reservations now.

Not only are skiers, boarders and snow mobilers ecstatic, our small town economy gets a boost from winter tourism, so knowing that Christmas snow will be good makes everyone happy. Snow is great for the fields, the forests and our water supply of course, so if you come to Durango, look for smiles. Winter is here!