Where to Ski This Weekend Sunday is the day, at least for those willing to skip Sunday’s NFL conference championship games. Snow is expected to fall in the far southern and western mountains starting late Friday, then migrate across the rest of Colorado on Saturday, said OpenSnow forecaster Joel Gratz. The heaviest snow will drop overnight Saturday, gifting fresh turns to first chair riders. The chance is high for at least 6 inches of snow in the mountains, with areas further west and north likely to receive at least 12 inches. Regardless of where you decide to ski, the post-holiday lull and NFL playoffs should keep the crowds away and powder abundant Sunday. Read more on Colorado Springs Gazette