XC skiers start the Skyway Skuffle at the Skyway Nordic Center on Grand Mesa Saturday, more than 30 racers took the challenge of the 10k Freestyle.

XC skiers start the Skyway Skuffle at the Skyway Nordic Center on Grand Mesa Saturday, more than 30 racers took the challenge of the 10k Freestyle.

Tracks lead to dead fish, probably carp, in the Audubon’s Ela Sanctuary pond near Connected Lakes.

A flock of Canada geese take off in Delta contrasted by blue sky. Partly sunny days are forecast by the National Weather Service for today and Saturday. Another storm may hit western Colorado Sunday.

Central’s Edward Becoat goes up and over Adams City’s Jalen Moore during Saturday’s game at Central High School.

Central’s Trey Fair, right, looks to pass to a teammate as he runs up against Adams City defender Noor Shongolo.

Delta High School’s Skylyn Webb lays the ball in for a score during second-quarter play against Fruita Monument High School at Montrose High School Friday Dec. 14, 2012.

Delta High School’s Skylyn Webb dribbles off a rebound during first-quarter play against Fruita Monument High School at Montrose High School Friday Dec. 14, 2012.

Delta High School’s Skylyn Webb (10) prepares to play defense with teammate Shelby Surtis (11) against Fruita Monument High School at Montrose High School Friday Dec. 14, 2012.

A lone hiker in the snow at Delicate Arch in Arches National Park near Moab, Utah.

Mount Garfield and the Grand Mesa are seen across the Grand Valley from the east end of the Colorado National Monument Sunday morning. An inversion has settled into the Grand Valley making for hazy skis and cold temperatures.

Mount Garfield is seen across the Grand Valley from Colorado National Monument Sunday morning.

Deer will nibble on dried grass when their preferred shrubs aren’t available but these senescent grasses offer very little nutritional value. Last year’s drought caused grasses and shrubs to go dormant early. Photo Special to the Sentinel/Phil Douglass

A Western Screech-owl peers from its nest box located near Salt Wash west of Fruita. Local populations of these small owls with a bouncing-ball call had declined as the large trees they prefer to nest in were removed, but the species seems to have rebounded lately.Photo Special to the Sentinel/Brett Walker

All-terrain vehicles can be useful tools in hunting but illegal use of ATVs can ruin a hunt. Wildlife officers with Colorado Parks and Wildlife are authorized to enforce backcountry travel laws.