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Photos: Chapman Hill Ski Area needs more snow

Jerry McBride

Herald Photo Editor

Tuesday, Dec 6, 2022 10:34 PM

Updated Tuesday, Dec 6, 2022 10:42 PM

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Tim Kuss pushes snow Saturday on Chapman Hill with the city’s snowcat machine. The in-town ski hill has been making snow when possible, but temperatures must get colder in order to make snow. Temperatures are expected to drop next week, which should offer better snowmaking conditions. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald)
Tim Kuss pushes snow Saturday on Chapman Hill with the city’s snowcat machine. The in-town ski hill has been making snow when possible, but temperatures must get colder in order to make snow. Temperatures are expected to drop next week, which should offer better snowmaking conditions. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald)cca
Human-made snow partially covers Chapman Hill Ski Area on Tuesday. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald)
Human-made snow partially covers Chapman Hill Ski Area on Tuesday. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald)cca

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