Skiers and snowboarders are rejoicing in abundant early snowfall, helping Colorado resorts get off to an exceptional start to the season after struggling through the Christmas holidays last year. In the northern mountains, the snow came early in November and kept falling, with accumulations well above average. Since Thanksgiving the central mountains have done well and the southern mountains have received “decent” snow, according to the Colorado Avalanche Information Center. Winter Park has received 90 inches as compared to 52 inches at this point last year and a 10-year average of 71 inches.