Title of First Major Snow of the Season Goes to Colorado

While much of the country is still dealing with hot and humid conditions, the first snowfall of the season was recorded across the mountains of Colorado this week. Read on for the details of the wintry landscape that developed over this corner of the country.

First Big Snowfall of the U.S. of the Season Belongs to Colorado

The first full day of the astronomical fall in the U.S. also brought the first measurable snowfall of the season. The astronomical fall kicked off on Monday, September 22. Less than 24 hours later, Rocky Mountain National Park in Colorado was the site of a wonderland. Winter weather advisories were issued for elevations over 9,000 feet.

Snowfall totals came in at nearly 9 inches in the hardest-hit areas across the Centennial State. The community of Glendevey picked up the most snow at 8.8 inches. Here is a look at a few more snowfall totals across the state of Colorado.