Over the weekend, much anticipated snow started hitting Colorado, dropping big totals and more than 20 inches in some parts of the state.
The snowfall is currently predicted to taper off throughout the day, with a new storm system in the forecast this Tuesday evening into early Wednesday morning.
Many Coloradans took to Twitter to share photographs of the snow in their part of the state. Take a look at how much snow fell in Colorado below:
never thought i could love snow and cold weather this much 😍 colorado is beautifulllllll pic.twitter.com/qfhHrNkU4T
— LJ (@oheyitsleahj)
Walsenburg… got a lot of snow… #COwx #Colorado. https://t.co/IsV9INSod7
— NWS Pueblo (@NWSPueblo)
Dominator Drone flight over the snow covered Colorado Foothills. Almost a foot and a half in band from Red Feather Lakes through Ft Collins, CO areas. @RadarOmega_WX #cowx pic.twitter.com/XFLDPImQiz
— Reed Timmer (@ReedTimmerAccu)
Elk 🦌 snow ❄️ Colorado 🌄 pic.twitter.com/2I8hUvRCID
— marlene (@Septembers_Song)
The 2020-21 ski season is also shaping up beautifully. Here’s a glance at some of the powder totals from the ski resorts around the state.
Fresh snow in River Run this morning 😍 #COwx pic.twitter.com/H0YeFyeSGY
— Keystone Resort (@KeystoneMtn)
Opening day is less than a month away and it’s snowing in The Extraordinary! ☃️
Remember to secure your season pass for exclusive early season access through December 7 just for pass holders. #BeaverCreek #CoWX pic.twitter.com/e1FkEMMyPl
— Beaver Creek Resort (@beavercreekmtn)
One day closer to ski season ❄️❄️❄️ #cowx pic.twitter.com/52IACUV6FY
— Loveland Ski Area (@LovelandSkiArea)
A ton of fresh snow plus the start of snowmaking at @skisteamboat today. pic.twitter.com/iBx0e5SvjE
— #SteamboatResort (@skisteamboat)
From no snow to a mountain full-on snow. Is anyone else excited?? #Abasin #cowx #snow pic.twitter.com/hTmdLxZ4iv
— Arapahoe Basin (@Arapahoe_Basin)
The fresh round of snow also caused some chaos on the roadways in Colorado, prompting several closures and activating chain and traction laws.
Heavy snow, falling at the rate of 1-2 inches per hour, will continue along I-25 from Pueblo south to near Trinidad through the evening. Avoid travel from Pueblo southward if possible. Image from I-25 and Eagleridge in Pueblo courtesy of CDOT. #cowx pic.twitter.com/oaW2cQn7dZ
— NWS Pueblo (@NWSPueblo)
Highway 50 becoming slick and snow-packed near Penrose this evening, with heavy snow continuing overnight. Image courtesy of CDOT. #cowx pic.twitter.com/0ipGXcef8q
— NWS Pueblo (@NWSPueblo)
Autumn meets winter in La Veta. Expect heavy snow and snow-packed roads over all the area tonight and Monday. Image courtesy of CDOT. #cowx pic.twitter.com/oWhicMngWq
— NWS Pueblo (@NWSPueblo)
The snow also helped firefighters working to stop massive blazes around the state, including the Cameron Peak and East Troublesome Fires.
UPDATE FROM OUR CREW IN COLORADO
Our crew is heading back to Wichita. They were released yesterday afternoon to avoid the incoming snow storm. Their assignment while at East Troublesome Fire was structure protection. #PrayingforColorado #wichitaks #ictbravest #wichitafd pic.twitter.com/Ny13Wtn7ps
— WichitaFireDept (@WichitaFireDept)
This change in weather should help with firefighting efforts in Colorado at The Cameron Peak Fire. Thank you for all your hard work and travel safe! pic.twitter.com/dE2OETvdeU
— Peoria Fire-Medical (@PeoriaFire)
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