Many parts of the west are drying out, but Colorado and Utah's popular ski resorts should pick up fresh snowfall throughout the weekend.

In other news, Utah firefighters are preparing to head home after two weeks battling the Los Angeles County wildfires. And, Utahns can see bald eagles across the state this winter.

Holy War between Utah and BYU delivered fireworks both on and off the field, drawing an audience of 2.07 million, the highest viewership for the rivalr

BOTTOM LINE: The Winnipeg Jets host the Utah Hockey Club after the Jets defeated the Colorado Avalanche 3-2 in overtime. Winnipeg has gone 32-14-3 overall with a 13-5-0 record against the Central Division. The Jets are first in NHL play with 170 total goals (averaging 3.5 per game).

The Jets will be facing the Utah Hockey Club for the second time this week when the teams meet on Friday in Winnipeg.

The nearly two-week-long ski patroller strike at Park City Mountain Resort has inspired a lift maintenance union in Colorado to follow suit as their negotiations with Vail Resorts continue.

Utah's position at No. 56 on CNBC’s Top 75 College Athletics Valuations list provides a fascinating look at the current state of the program

Colorado Springs, Colorado; Saturday, 4 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: Air Force takes on Utah State after Wesley Celichowski scored 22 points in Air Force's 77-76 overtime loss to the San Diego State Aztecs.

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In 1967 – six years before Roe v. Wade was decided and before any other state changed its laws – Colorado legislators loosened abortion restrictions. The new law allowed for abortions in the case of rape, incest, fetal anomalies and when the life or health of the mother is at risk.

A bill proposed this week would offer $3 million a year to a “global film festival entity” that moves to Colorado. The Sundance Institute says Boulder is one of three potential hosts for the country’s largest film festival.

Two weeks ago, a last-second 3-pointer from Utah State sunk the Broncos 81-79. Earlier this season, the Broncos also lost 63-61 to Boston College in the Cayman Islands, thanks to a 3-pointer with two seconds left from the Eagles.