Steamboat Pilot & Today

Snow could be seen in North Routt County on Wednesday morning along Routt County Road 129 looking toward the Mount Zirkel Wilderness Area. Photo by Matt Stensland

Submitted by: Terry Doherty

Submitted by: Terry Doherty

Submitted by: Terry Doherty

Submitted by: Terry Doherty

Submitted by: Terry Doherty

Submitted by: Terry Doherty

Submitted by: Terry Doherty

Submitted by: Terry Doherty

Submitted by: Terry Doherty

Thunderhead with clouds. Submitted by: Matthew Grasse

Soroco’s Nic Paxton cuts around a Hayden defender in Friday’s 49-7 loss. The Rams hope to bounce back from a defeat at the hands of their cross-county rivals with a victory in this week’s matchup against the Vail Christian Saints. Photo by Joel Reichenberger

Some of the Iron Horse Inn's current residents said Wednesday that they worry some tenants won't be able to find another affordable home in town if the motel is demolished. Photo by Scott Franz

Amy Laugesen, of Denver, works at the Hayden Granary on her ceramic horses inspired by Hayden's rich quarter horse heritage. Jennie Lay/courtesy

Author, painter and scientist Wendy Pabich was one of three artists in residence at the Carpenter Ranch this month. Wendy Pabich/courtesy

Camille DiTrani, a part-time Steamboat resident, spent a month at the Carpenter Ranch in a Colorado Art Ranch residency, during which she built this balancing rock sculpture in a dry creek bed. George Fargo/courtesy

House District 26 candidate Chuck McConnell, a Steamboat Springs Republican, speaks at the First Impressions forum Wednesday at the Routt County Courthouse. He was joined by opponent Diane Mitsch Bush, a Steamboat Democrat. The forum also featured Senate District 8 candidate Emily Tracy, of Breckenridge, who is running against Randy Baumgardner, who did not attend the forum. County commissioner hopefuls Jim "Moose" Barrows, Tim Corrigan and Tina Kyprios attended as well as incumbent Doug Monger. Photo by John F. Russell

Routt County commissioner hopeful Jim "Moose" Barrows speaks at a forum hosted by First Impressions on Wednesday at the Routt County Courthouse. The forum featured House District 26 candidates Diane Mitsch Bush, a Steamboat Springs Democrat, and her opponent Chuck McConnell, a Steamboat Republican. Senate District 8 candidate Emily Tracy, of Breckenridge, also attended. In addition to Barrows, county commissioner hopefuls Tim Corrigan, Tina Kyprios and incumbent Doug Monger attended, as well. Photo by John F. Russell

Submitted by: Emma Scherer

Taken along Mad Creek Trail. Submitted by: Bob Waldrop

Snow in Steamboat Springs. Submitted by: Bill Dorr

Snow in Steamboat Springs. Submitted by: Bill Dorr

Snow in Steamboat Springs. Submitted by: Bill Dorr

First snow on Mount Werner. Submitted by Bill Dorr. Bill Dorr/ Courtesy

Taken from Pine Grove Road. Submitted by: Bill Dorr

Taken from Pine Grove Road. Submitted by: Bill Dorr

Taken from Abby Road. The snow was mostly gone by 9 a.m. Submitted by: Bill Dorr

Taken from Abby Road. The snow was mostly gone by 9 a.m. Submitted by: Bill Dorr

Submitted by: Dave Labossiere

Little Beaver's, a liquor store in Yampa. Submitted by: Dave Labossiere

Taken near Steamboat Lake. Submitted by: Dave Labossiere

Taken near Steamboat Lake. Submitted by: Dave Labossiere

Taken near Crosho Lake on Sept. 25. Submitted by: Richard Grant

Taken near Strawberry Park Hot Springs. Submitted by: Larry Darnell

Fall colors. Submitted by: Mary Marovich

Taken near Strawberry Park Hot Springs. Submitted by: Larry Darnell

When the clouds cleared, snow was revealed Wednesday morning at the top of Steamboat Ski Area. Photo by Matt Stensland

Snow on Mount Werner. Submitted by Marti Wood. Marti Wood / Courtesy

A bit of snow covers the very top of Mount Werner on Wednesday morning. With fall foliage passing its peak, winter will be here soon. Photo by John F. Russell

A dusting of snow could be seen on the slopes of Steamboat Ski Area as a storm moved through the area reminding us that it's fall and that winter and more snow are just around the corner. Photo by John F. Russell