But there’s another major player quietly shaping the snowfall on the Western Slope—one that doesn’t rely on a traditional storm system at all. It’s called orographic lifting, and it plays a crucial ...

This cooling process is essential. When the temperature drops enough, moisture in the air turns into snowflakes, blanketing the peaks. Unlike a traditional storm system that moves in and out, ...

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