Is Colorado going to have a snowy winter?

Overall, Geiger expects wintery weather in Colorado to prevail and average out colder and snowier, with plenty of snow in the mountains for skiers. The Farmers’ Almanac is predicting snow in the first week of December, but a mild Christmas. And they’re predicting lighter snow and milder weather in February.

Does a La Niña winter mean more snow?

A typical La Niña winter in the U.S. brings cold and snow to the Northwest and unusually dry conditions to most of the southern tier of the U.S., according to NOAA’s Climate Prediction Center. Because La Niña shifts storm tracks, it often brings more snow to the Ohio and Tennessee valleys.

When was the last La Niña winter?

This is the second consecutive La Niña winter. Last year’s episode was atypically short, forming in November 2016 and gone by February 2017. NOAA’s attempt to become proactive about conditions this fall/winter has given all of us more time to prepare.

Is La Niña better for snow?

What are the best snow skiing months in Colorado?

The ski season in Colorado begins in October and November and builds, with January, February, and March seeing the most snow. Overall, the best month for skiing in Colorado is February. Spring skiing generally runs from mid March to late April. Some resorts start closing in late March or mid April, and many are closed by the end of April.

What is the record snowfall in Colorado?

Record Snowfall in Pueblo , Colorado. The 2.3 inches of snow that fell on Dec 29 broke a 41-year-old record for the date, according to the National Weather Service in Pueblo, Colorado. (The original article used the word “shattered,” but I don’t think that word really applies here.)

What is the most snow in Colorado?

BOULDER, Colo. (CBS4) – Boulder has officially recorded its most snow ever in a season. The 11.6 inches of snow recorded in the city early Thursday pushed the total for the 2019-2020 season to at least 145.9 inches. The previous record, which existed for 111 years (from the 1908-1909 snow season) was 142.9 inches.

What is the average snowfall in Colorado?

Colorado’s average annual snowfall of 63.3 inches indicates that it is one of the snowiest states in the United States. March is the snowiest month in Colorado with 11.5 inches of snow, and 9 months of the year have significant snowfall.