Above-average snowpack in Northwest Colorado, in spite of El Nino concerns #Steamboat Springs — The strong El Niño weather pattern, which has been feared for its contrary nature and potential to hold down winter snowfall in Northern Colorado, has turned out to be a help rather than a hindrance through the first week in January. Read more on Steamboat Pilot & … [Read more...] about New: Above-average snowpack in Northwest Colorado, in spite of El Nino concerns