BY TYNIN FRIES, TFRIES@DENVERPOST.COM

Hi, friends!

While I'm more of a summery adventurer, I did quite enjoy my afternoon of snow tubing at Colorado Adventure Park in Fraser recently. For those of you who are waiting for fresh powder to hit the slopes, this may be your weekend.

Heads up

A major snowstorm is expected to dump over a foot of powder in Colorado's mountains through Saturday. It may make high-country roads difficult, so please drive with caution. Denver, unfortunately, isn't forecast to see much from this wave with weekend temps hitting highs in the 50s.

Outside Bread Bar in Silver Plume. The former bakery has been operating as a craft cocktail bar in recent years, with food trucks parked outside and live acoustic sets some weekends. (Provided by Bread Bar)

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3. Historic Denver Sports Castle building eyed for renovation by outdoor retailer
4. Rare bat recorded in northern Colorado

5. Five awesome destinations for cross-country skiing and snowshoeing in Colorado

Worth Your Time

The webcam focused on the snow stake at the top of Aspen Mountain not only informs skiers and snowboarders how much snow has fallen in the previous 24 hours (left), snow is allowed to collect on the right side from the beginning of a storm to the end if it is a multi-day event. The webcam also allows viewers to watch the previous 24 hours in time-lapse. (Provided by Aspen Snowmass

Will your favorite ski resort get snow this weekend? Here’s every major snow stake webcam in Colorado.

Get Yourself Outdoors

Mountain Musher offers sledding tours on a private ranch on leased land in Vail Valley. (Mountain Musher)

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DOG OF THE WEEK

Matilda

"It is I, Matilda, Queen of Longmont!" Or at least that’s what her mom, Bonnie, tells her.

If you want your pup featured, email a photo and short description to tfries@denverpost.com.