By Shannon Lukens.
A Winter Storm Warning started this morning and is in effect through 6 p.m. Saturday night. Look for up to a foot of snow and difficult travel conditions today and tomorrow.
The avalanche danger is very high this weekend, with an Avalanche Warning issued by the Colorado Avalanche Information Center. It’s in effect from Saturday afternoon through Monday afternoon. (3:30 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 13 through 3:30 p.m. Monday, Jan. 15)
That’s because of all of the new snow headed our way Friday and Saturday. Here is Deputy Director Brian Lazar.
“It has us as forecasters a little bit nervous about an avalanche accident this weekend for a couple of reasons. February has been the most deadly month for avalanches in the state of Colorado over the last 20 years. The period between Feb. 13 and 16 is the most deadly period within the most deadly month.”
Lazar says big storm this weekend will lead to very dangerous avalanche conditions.
“It means we expect widespread natural avalanche activity with avalanches large enough to bury, injure, or kill a person.”
Be careful out there.
More on the Story — Be aware of a Winter Storm Warning and Avalanche Warning this weekend
Twenty-five avalanche dogs from across the country have been training at Steamboat Resort this week with the Colorado Rapid Avalanche Deployment group (C-RAD). It specializes in Search and Rescue Dog Training. Sally House is the team leader for the Avalanche Rescue Dog Program with Steamboat Ski Patrol.
“That means if someone was caught in an avalanche either in bounds without a beacon or out of bounds without a beacon, we can use a dog, we can use a dog as a resource to go help find them.”
Avalanche dogs video and interview https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=o51TsQzchxo
Colorado Parks and Wildlife has sent an update on the second year of the gray wolf reintroduction efforts. Over 100 people have applied to be a Range Rider. Nine are under contract and three more will be hired. CPW says wolf collar data shows one wolf has traveled into western Mesa County. Collar data shows another wolf has made movements in Park, Teller, and Fremont counties. CPW says local producers are being informed. Photos courtesy Colorado Parks and Wildlife.
More on the Story — Colorado Parks and Wildlife updates wolf movements and more
Steamboat Springs City Council is meeting with finalists for the City Manager position today, to do interviews. Agenda
The Steamboat Springs Chamber has created a 2025 Employee Satisfaction & Priorities Survey. How do you feel about jobs in our community?
Routt County Treasurer Lane Iacovetto has sent out details on tax notices and payment options. Electronic property tax notices have been sent via email, with paper notices mailed late last month. If you haven’t received your notice, contact the treasurer’s office.
More on the Story — Important Tax Reminders from the Routt County Treasurer
Partners for Youth in Moffat County has organized fun events for middle school and high school students in Craig and Moffat County. Friday evening, Valentine’s Day, is Ice Skating from 8:30-11 p.m. at Loudy Simpson Ice Rink. It’s always free and food is provided, and kids can win prizes. Contact: Mackenzie@partnersyouth.org
It will be a quiet week next week in Steamboat Springs. It’s Blues Break meaning no school, and many families have headed out of town, probably today and probably somewhere warm.
Light up the Night Balloon Glow Celebration is 5:30-6:30 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 15 at the base of Steamboat Resort. Enjoy fireworks and a Torchlight Parade. There is also food and drinks at Timber & Torch and The Range Food & Drink Hall. And you can go night skiing, or take a twirl on Skeeter’s Ice Rink. Also, balloon glows are weather dependent and will be modified for safety reasons, especially if there is heavy snow or wind.
The Colorado State Wrestling Championships are underway at Ball Arena in Denver. Kody May and Dean Vogelaar are there with live coverage of athletes from Northwest Colorado on KRAI 55 Country AM and 105.1 FM. A full list of the athletes is at 2025 Colorado Wrestling State Championship Tournament.
The U.S. Ski Jumping World Championships Team has been announced. Steamboat Springs is well represented with Annika Belshaw and her brother, Erik Belshaw, and Jason Colby.
U.S. Ski Jumping Team World Championships Roster Announced
Thirteen Winter Sports Club athletes have qualified for the U18 National Alpine Championships, also coming up at the end of the month.
More on the Story — SSWSC to send 13 athletes to U18 National Championships
**Tonight’s Steamboat Sailors Hockey game against Aspen has been postponed due to the weather.**
The Steamboat Sailors host Aspen at 7:30 p.m. Friday at Howelsen Ice Arena. Listen on KTYV 105.7 Sports on FM and watch through our website.
The Moffat County Bulldogs host the Steamboat Sailors tonight in basketball, with the girls at 5:30 p.m. and the boys at 7 p.m.
Check out what’s happening in the Yampa Valley on the Community Calendar on our website.
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