Denver finally got its first snowfall of the season, shattering an 87-year-old record for the latest first snow. Dec. 10, 2021, at 8:00 p.m.

When was the last time Denver had snow?

The National Weather Service has been keeping snow records since 1882. Before 2021, the latest date for measurable snow was Nov. 21, 1934. The last time snow fell in Denver was April 22, 2021, which means there have been 226 consecutive days without snow.

Does Colorado have snow on the ground?

Most days of snowfall in Colorado Springs leave just a skiff, amounting to less than an inch, of fresh snow on the ground. For 11 days a year on average, the amount of new snow totals at least an inch. Snowstorms of over five inches a day typically occur once every year or two.