Vail is not alone. Taos has delayed their scheduled opening, as has Alta. However, good news seems to be in the forecast for the region: a system is expected to move into the central Rocky Mountains by early next week, bringing much needed snowfall as well as colder temperatures.
"We are very confident that with the big drop in temperatures, and indications of a strong shift in the weather pattern that we will open with a very good snow surface next week," says Bill Jensen, chief operating officer of Vail Mountain. "It appears that the first major winter storm of the season is headed our way next week as well, which is very good news for our Thanksgiving holiday guests who may even experience a powder day." \
