An Angry Inch came in last night and dusted up the local ski areas.

As of noon, Snowmass and Buttermilk had picked up an inch, Aspen Mountain two inches and apparantly, Highlands didn't get any snow, according to SkiCo's online report, but that seems odd. Gray and misty out on this second-to-last-day of the year. Snow is in the forecast, with 1 to 3 inches being called for Wednesday afternoon and another 3 to 5 inches in the forecast for tonight. That would be nice. Heard Jackpot is now open on Aspen Mountain. All but Mosh Pit and what is now apparantly called "Grampster's" on SkiCo's online snow reprt, and not "Grahamster's" as on the trail map, are open in Highland Bowl. Much of the double-diamond terrain at Snowmass is now open, according to SkiCo's online report, including Roberto's, Hanging Valley Wall, K.T., A.M.F. and the Cirque Headwall.

Powderhorn near Grand Junction is reporting this morning it picked up 11 inches and Telluride got 8 inches. This coming next wave of snow may favor the central mountains of the state more than the southern mountains, according to CAIC. Cross those toes...