Good morning, Fort Collins.

The Associated Students at CSU ended a busy fall semester on Dec.

3 after passing more than 20 pieces of legislation and breaking event attendance records to boost student support on campus. They will launch a campus leader series next semester + work on state-level advocacy as student elections approach.

Colorado's first winter storm hit Wednesday morning, dropping 3–6 inches along I-25 and foothills before snow ended in Fort Collins by noon; patchy ice later made roads slick.

A heavy snowstorm hit the Front Range Wednesday — leaving icy roads and dangerous driving conditions for Fort Collins commuters as temperatures plummeted late into the night.

Fort Collins residents should not leave their vehicles running unattended to warm up because city code and state law impose a $60 fine if the engine runs for five minutes or more, and although state law offers a remote start exception (if the key is kept away), the city code does not.

Fort Collins has divided snow removal into eight routes after the season’s first significant snowfall, with major east-west and north-south streets prioritized to keep hospitals and emergency services accessible — residents can track some named plows online while untracked equipment clears smaller roads.

Fort Collins leaders approved a proposal on Dec.

2 to delay snow removal enforcement until more than 2 inches fall (except when ice is present) to ease staff workload. A final vote will come later this month as residents must still clear sidewalks promptly for safety.

The new Community Dental Clinic at Front Range Community College will begin serving patients in January 2026, offering expanded dental care for local residents.

Jim Mora joined CSU as the 25th head football coach at Canvas Stadium on Dec.

1 (bringing 105 wins from his NFL and college career) as Athletic Director John Weber outlined plans to rebuild the program after a tough season; Mora aims to lead the Rams to conference championships.

Snowriders, a CSU club with over 1,000 members, is launching its winter season this weekend with a trip to Arapahoe Basin.

Club President Addison Johnson said the event welcomes all snow sports enthusiasts to hit the slopes.

The Motet Live Performance

7-9:30 p.m. — Washington’s — Ticket prices not specified — Experience the energetic funk vibes of The Motet with their interlocking creative performances.

Fort Collins Holiday Gift Festival

12 AM — Northside Aztlan Community Center — Visit local artisans and find unique gifts at this festive celebration.

Red Hat Enterprise Linux Systems Administrator II Training

8 a.m. to 5 p.m. — Geriatric Education Center, LLC — $1890 — Enhance your Linux skills with comprehensive hands-on training designed for system administrators.

Fort Collins International Folk Dancing

7:30-9:30 p.m. — Empire Grange — Free entry — Enjoy weekly international folk dancing with a relaxed vibe and no experience necessary.

Do The Ugly Sweater Pub Crawl

4:30-9 p.m. — Trail Head Tavern — Ticket required — Celebrate the holiday season in your tackiest sweater while enjoying festive games and drinks with friends.

Squirrel Nut Zippers Concert

7:30-9:00 p.m. — The Lincoln Center — Tickets required — Enjoy an evening of energetic swing music from the iconic band Squirrel Nut Zippers.

Fort Collins International Folk Dancing

7:30-9:30 p.m. — Empire Grange — No cost information provided — Enjoy a relaxed evening of international folk dancing with old and new dances from diverse cultures.

Resonant Rest: Restorative Yoga & Gong Journey

2-4 p.m. — Rocky Mountain Restore & Stretch LLC — Pricing unavailable — Experience deep relaxation with restorative yoga followed by an immersive gong journey.

Fort Collins International Folk Dancing

7:30-9:30 p.m. — Empire Grange — No cost listed — Engage in a vibrant atmosphere with international folk dances from various cultures.

Resolution Run 5K

5K — Edora Pool Ice Center — Registration required — Run out the old year and welcome the new in a festive community atmosphere.