WOLF CREEK, Colorado — After receiving 15 inches of snow on Wednesday, Wolf Creek Ski Area is opening for the 200-10 ski season on Halloween.

The southern Colorado ski mountain has received 22 inches of snow so far this season, and, conditions are powder and packed powder. The mid-mountain snow depth is 12 inches. Nova and Susan's, both beginner runs, will be open from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., and more terrain will be available as conditions permit.

Kids are invited to wear their costumes and enjoy an early Halloween day on the beginner hill; a contest for the best carved pumpkin will start at 1 p.m.