Boulder, CO – Snow returned to Colorado’s high country this week, bringing the first widespread accumulation of the season to several mountain counties.
According to the US National Weather Service in Denver/Boulder, higher elevations east of the Continental Divide received 5 to 10 inches of snow over the past 18 hours. The heaviest amounts were recorded on east-facing slopes from Gilpin County through Boulder and into Larimer County, particularly in areas above 10,500 feet.
Forecasters noted that spots above timberline—around 11,500 feet—likely picked up closer to a foot of snow. That includes popular recreation areas such as Dakota Hill in Gilpin County and Killpecker in Larimer County, where live camera images showed snow-covered trees and trails Tuesday evening.
The early-season snowfall is mainly impacting the high country, but outdoor enthusiasts, hunters, and travelers are urged to prepare for changing conditions if heading into the mountains. While most Front Range communities remain snow-free, officials say more early fall snow events are possible in the coming weeks as temperatures continue to drop.
The National Weather Service is encouraging visitors and locals to share photos from their mountain trips, since real-time webcams are limited in the high country.
