Steamboat Pilot & Today

Bluebird powder day! Skier: Charlie Preston-Townsend Photographed and submitted by: Eric Schankerman

Howelsen night hike and ski Monday. Skiers: Leland Fuhrig and Charlie Preston-Townsend Photographed and submitted by: Eric Schankerman

Howelsen night hike and ski Monday. Skiers: Leland Fuhrig and Charlie Preston-Townsend Photographed and submitted by: Eric Schankerman

Howelsen night hike and ski Monday. Skiers: Leland Fuhrig and Charlie Preston-Townsend Photographed and submitted by: Eric Schankerman

Howelsen night hike and ski Monday. Skiers: Leland Fuhrig and Charlie Preston-Townsend Photographed and submitted by: Eric Schankerman

Howelsen night hike and ski Monday. Skiers: Leland Fuhrig and Charlie Preston-Townsend Photographed and submitted by: Eric Schankerman

Howelsen night hike and ski Monday. Skiers: Leland Fuhrig and Charlie Preston-Townsend Photographed and submitted by: Eric Schankerman

Howelsen night hike and ski Monday. Skiers: Leland Fuhrig and Charlie Preston-Townsend Photographed and submitted by: Eric Schankerman

Chula Beauregard paints a mountain mural for the Tread of Pioneers Museum’s Ski Town USA exhibit, which opens Feb. 6 for Winter Carnival. The museum will be open from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Feb. 5 to 8 and from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Feb. 9 and 10. Admission will be free for all visitors. The museum plans a grand opening celebration of its new collections storage space as well as its revamped exhibit space later in February. For more information, call 970-879-2214 or visit www.treadofpioneers.org. Courtesy photo

A little morning mist on the Yampa River. Submitted by: Steve Harrison

Here is a lonely place on the river to reminisce the happy warm days of summer. Submitted by: Steve Harrison

Pelle Seiler is the lifeguard on deck at the Old Town Hot Springs, and he bundles up when it is snowing. He is a freestyle skier and senior at Steamboat Springs High School. Pelle also works at the Dreamboat Cafe. Submitted by: Shannon Lukens

Rain, snow, or shine ... nothing keeps the swim team kids from practice in the warm waters of the Old Town Hot Springs lap pool. Coaches Jill Ruppel and Sam Huff are always bundled up in the winter, and ready with a smile. Submitted by: Shannon Lukens

This was shot from the bridge by Ninth Street on Tuesday at about noon. Submitted by: Matt Helm

A pine tree near the Steamboat Ski Touring Center carries a fresh load of snow after a winter storm passed through the area Monday evening. Photo by John F. Russell

Eric Hoffmann braves the cold, snow and traffic Tuesday morning while jogging along U.S. Highway 40 in Steamboat Springs. Photo by John F. Russell

City employee Delbert Bostock drives a snow blower as he clears the Yampa River Core Trail on the east side of town Tuesday morning. Photo by John F. Russell

Ken Flagg walks his dogs Oliver, left, and Dolly along Steamboat Boulevard on Tuesday morning. Photo by John F. Russell

Adopt Zeus: Zeus is 2 1/2 years old and quite handsome. His previous owner didn't keep an eye on him, so he got into some trouble with the neighbor's goat. Other than that, he is great with kids, most other dogs and cats. He loves to snuggle, give sloppy kisses and have his belly rubbed. He would be a great hiking buddy. Visit Zeus at the Steamboat Springs Animal Shelter, or call 970-879-0621 for more information. Courtesy photo

Steamboat Ski & Snowboard School Director Nelson Wingard skis Morningside on Tuesday. Larry Pierce/courtesy

Snow on the aspens at Steamboat Ski Area. Submitted by: Jeff Hall