DURANGO, Colo. (KRQE) – The Purgatory Resort in Durango is opening to skiers one weekend early due to the snow it received. Weather Information Latest Weather Video Forecast Interactive Radar Weather Alerts Submit Photos, Videos The resort said it got one foot of snow in the past two days to create a solid mid-mountain base. Skiers will be able to hit the slopes on Saturday, Nov. 9, and Sunday, Nov. 10, before the official season opening on Nov. 16. When do New Mexico, Southern Colorado ski resorts open? This weekend lifts will run from 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., with skiing available on Westfork and El Diablo trails. Lift tickets will start at $29.