Thanks to a series of storms that have been generous to most of the Colorado high country this month, most ski resorts have received well above normal snowfall so far this season. In fact, Steamboat is the only resort with below-average snowfall,

For Wolf Creek, it all started on October 22nd, when the ski area first began welcoming skiers and snowboarders. In total, Wolf Creek’s picked up 66 inches of snow so far this season. On average, Wolf Creek receives 430 inches of snow each season,

According to Colorado Parks and Wildlife, the herd likely congregated on the highway because of drifting snow on the ground and in the fields.