What is the earliest snowfall in Colorado?
The old record for latest first Denver snowfall was set on Nov. 21, 1934. This record is based on measurable snowfall, which is at least a 10th of an inch of snowfall (0.1″).
What month does it start snowing in Colorado?
The first snowfall of winter for Denver often arrives in October, but the snow can begin as early as September or as late as November. At least one in four years don’t see any snow in October. The season’s last snowfall most often happens in April.
Did Denver get measurable snow?
DENVER — Denver only recorded a “trace” amount of snow, so the latest first snow streak continues. As long as the Denver International Airport continues to record less than 0.10 inches of snow, it appears likely that Denver will extend its record for the latest first measurable snowfall.
Where is the snow in Colorado?
Ski Resorts with Best Snow in Colorado
| Resort | True Snow* | Colorado Snow Score |
|---|---|---|
| Winter Park Ski Resort CO | 347″ | 82.1 |
| Loveland Ski Area CO | 344″ | 80.5 |
| Vail Ski Resort CO | 354″ | 78.3 |
| Arapahoe Basin Ski Area CO | 314″ | 78.2 |
How bad are winters in Denver?
Denver winters are actually quite mild. While it can get decidedly chilly sometimes, overall temperatures during the winter months are actually pretty moderate. “Even the coldest month, December, has an average daily high temperature of 45 degrees, and days reaching 60 degrees are fairly common,” Wagner says.
Is Colorado colder than Chicago?
Chicago is colder on average by 10-15 degrees in the winter (in the summer they aren’t that terribly different – Denver a little warmer on average, but also drier). Denver does get almost 2 more feet of snowfall than Chicago though on average, but Chicago is still colder in the winter by a bit.