We had our first measurable snowfall this winter on New Years Eve. Fort Collins had received 0.7 inches of snow so far this season, compared with a normal of 12.4 inches by this time of year. So the snow was welcome. Only downside is cold always comes along with snow. Snowpack in the mountains is well below normal. It has been so dry and the primary reason for the tragic Marshal Fire a few of days ago.
Fort Collins: 6 to 8.1 inches
Loveland: 4.3 to 9.9 inches
Sun came out yesterday afternoon so I drove to Reservoir Ridge Natural Area to find this image of blue sky against snow covered cottonwoods. It was -7 degrees this morning at 6:15 am. Sun is out and we’re at 21 degrees now. Guess I can take a couple pairs of the socks off.
5 Comments
Faye
Fabulous winter image. Glad to hear that the snow finally arrived. Parts of North Carolina may get snow tomorrow. I believe we have to face winter now… enough with the short sleeves and flip flops. 😆
Monte Stevens
I put away the flip flops a few weeks ago. We are so glad to see the moisture snow brings. There is something mystical about the quiet of the first snowfall of the season. I love it! I see you are getting some rain and snow mix. Stay warm!
Tom Dills
I love the symmetry of the trees along with the splotchy-wispy (probably not a valid meteorological term) clouds in the sky. It sure looks cold to me! We took the Christmas decorations down today and almost needed the AC, although it is going to change overnight tonight and only be about 50 on Monday. We’re headed south on Friday, so the cool air can come any time!
Monte Stevens
Weather app says you are/have gotten some rain and even snow in places. I saw a posting where someone said it was 80 degrees, then a tornado warning in the evening and snow the next day. That is climate change! Stay warm my friends!
Tom Dills
My rain gauge is one of the float types and goes up to 5 inches. It is practically falling out of the tube from the overnight rain! We walked around our neighborhood last night in shirtsleeves (mid-60s) and it is now in the low 40s and falling! There is a chance we’ll see some flurries here this evening, but I am already seeing photos of snow from the mountains. Yes, definitely climate change, although we know there is no such thing…. 😉