Top 5 most-read stories last week: February forecast, missing dog found and Hearthstone sells

Stories in this list received the most page views on SummitDaily.com from Feb. 8-14.

Published on Feb. 16, 2026

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This article recaps the top 5 most-read stories on SummitDaily.com from February 8-14, 2026. The stories cover a range of topics including a February snow forecast for Colorado, a lift accident at Copper Mountain, the rescue of a missing dog, road closures in Summit County, and the sale of a popular Breckenridge restaurant.

Why it matters

This roundup provides a snapshot of the news that resonated most with readers in Summit County, Colorado during the second week of February. The diverse topics highlight the range of issues impacting the local community, from weather and outdoor recreation to small business changes.

The details

The top stories include a forecast for multiple rounds of snow in Colorado's mountains through February, though some areas may miss out on the precipitation. Another story details a lift accident at Copper Mountain where a 27-year-old snowboarder fell from the American Flyer lift. The article also covers the successful rescue of a missing dog that had escaped from a pet sitter while its owner was traveling, thanks to the efforts of a local nonprofit. Road closures in Summit County were also a top read, and the sale of the longstanding Hearthstone Restaurant in Breckenridge to new owners rounded out the list.

  • On February 11, a 27-year-old woman fell from the American Flyer lift at Copper Mountain Resort.
  • In late December, a dog named Rocky escaped from a pet sitter near Montezuma while his owner was traveling.
  • In January 2026, Dick Carleton and Alexandra Storm sold the Hearthstone Restaurant in Breckenridge.

The players

Andrea Teres-Martinez

A Colorado meteorologist who provided the forecast for multiple rounds of snow in the state's mountains through February.

Brandon Ciullo

The co-founder of Summit Lost Pet Rescue, a nonprofit that helped locate the missing dog Rocky.

Dick Carleton and Alexandra Storm

The former owners of the Hearthstone Restaurant in Breckenridge, who sold the business in January 2026.

Kimberly and David Salmon

The new owners of the Hearthstone Restaurant in Breckenridge, who are a lawyer duo from Florida.

Grant Salmon

The son of the new Hearthstone Restaurant owners, who currently works at the restaurant while attending culinary school.

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What they’re saying

“Especially if it's an unfamiliar area, a dog will come back, smell something that smells familiar, and then end up just staying in that particular area.”

— Brandon Ciullo, Co-founder, Summit Lost Pet Rescue (SummitDaily.com)

“We've been coming to Summit County for the last 25 years and moved to Breckenridge around 2022. Hearthstone has been our go-to place to celebrate special occasions.”

— Kimberly Salmon, New owner, Hearthstone Restaurant (SummitDaily.com)

What’s next

The judge in the case of the Copper Mountain lift accident will decide on Tuesday whether or not to allow the 27-year-old woman to be released on bail.

The takeaway

This roundup highlights the diverse range of news impacting the Summit County community, from weather and outdoor recreation to small business changes. It showcases the resilience and adaptability of local residents, whether it's weathering snowstorms, supporting missing pet rescues, or embracing new ownership of longstanding institutions like the Hearthstone Restaurant.