COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (KKTV) -The early outlook for snow and moisture in Southwest Colorado is seeing a positive trend, with figures much higher than last year, according to the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA).
According to USDA, snow-water moisture levels are at least 15% higher than the average for this time of year, and up to nearly 80% in some areas.
Chris Haggerty, general manager at Monarch Mountain, said the snow season is off to a more positive start than last year, when snow was scarce, and the skiing industry felt it…