April 17th Snow Fall Photos From Around the Valley
Yesterday's somewhat uncommon snowfall in the Grand Valley prompted residents to fire up their cameras and capture images of an unexpected, but largely appreciated, mid-April snow shower.
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Should it Still be Snowing This Late in Western Colorado?
In a word, yes, it's not uncommon to see snow in Western Colorado this late in April. It is a bit uncommon to have as heavy a snowfall as we've just seen. Historically, significant snowfall has accounted for only 1% of the occurrences of precipitation reported during the month of April.
Severe Weather Hitting Colorado Tonight
DENVER (AP) — High winds and rain are hitting Colorado, with the forecast calling for snowdrifts of 2 to 3 feet in parts of the mountains by tonight.
Costa Rica Ask FIFA for a Redo Against the U.S.
The Costa Rican national football team has asked FIFA for a redo against the U.S. national team in their 2014 World Cup qualifying match. Friday Costa Rica took on the U.S. in Colorado in a qualifying match for the up coming World Cup tournament in Brazil. The match took place in a driving snowstorm and according to the Costa Rican complaint the weather affected the physical integrity of the game.
In Soviet Russia, Snow Clears You
This guy got the job done faster than anyone else. I bet the others were made because they were getting paid by the hour!
50 Vehicles Temporarily Shut Down I-70 Near Frisco, Colo.
VAIL, Colo. (AP) — Accidents involving more than 50 vehicles and blowing snow have temporarily shut down some portions of Interstate 70 in Colorado's mountains.
Snow Disc Golf Fundraiser 2/9
The Grand Valley Disc Golf Club is hosting an "Ice Bowl" all to feed the hungry across the Western Slope. Get the full scoop here!
Winter Storm Moving Through Western Colorado Brings More Snow
GRAND JUNCTION, Colo. (AP) — A vigorous winter storm is moving across western Colorado. The storm is expected to last through Thursday in the northern Colorado mountains and bring several inches of snow to the Front Range.
Watch Your Step – Snow Covered City Sidewalks Can Be Hazardous
In an attempt to save some gasoline and get a little exercise, I decided to park and walk while running a few errands. As I walked across a section of sidewalk that was a combination of snow and ice, all I could think of were the words from the Paul Simon song, "the nearer your destination, the more you're slip sliding away."
Grand Junction Winter Freeze To Continue
Two weeks and counting. That's how long it's been since the temperature in Grand Junction was above 30-degrees. My dreams of a white Christmas in December have now turned into wishing I was on a beach in Hawaii. The question is, how much longer will we have to endure the sub-freezing temperatures?