The Great Denver Snowpocalypse of March 2024: How Much Fluffy Stuff Did We Actually Get?
Ah, March 2024. A time when Denverites traded their Subarus for snowshoes and arguments about craft beer turned into debates about the best way to build an igloo. Mother Nature decided to dump a metric ton (well, maybe not a metric ton, but it felt like it) of snow on our fair city, leaving us all wondering: just how much snow did we actually get?
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The official snow measurement station at Denver International Airport (DIA) clocked in at a respectable 5.7 inches. Now, some folks on the eastern plains might scoff at that number, but for us Denver dwellers, it was enough to shut down schools, strand delivery drivers of questionable burrito deliveries, and create a winter wonderland in our backyards (at least for a little while).
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However, here's the thing about Denver: geography is a fickle beast. While some neighborhoods were drowning in a sea of white, others were left feeling a bit, well, shorted.
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The Tale of Two Cities (or, More Accurately, Two Snow Drifts)
Head up to the foothills and you might have needed a Sherpa to navigate the waist-high drifts. Places like Golden and Evergreen reported upwards of 12 inches! Meanwhile, down by the Pepsi Center, folks were practically having snowball fights with tumbleweeds.
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Moral of the story? Location, location, location. Next time a snowstorm rolls in, don't be surprised if your neighbor becomes a world-class skier overnight while you're still shoveling your driveway in flip-flops (because, hey, some of us are optimistic).
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How Much Snow Did YOU Get?
Did your house transform into a snow fort while your friend across town barely needed the windshield wipers? That's the beauty (and sometimes frustration) of the Denver metro area's diverse climate. So grab a metaphorical (or literal) shovel and share your snow totals in the comments below!
Bonus points for the most creative measurement tool. (Pool noodle? Half-eaten bag of chips? We're all ears...er, eyes?)
Frequently Asked Snowpocalypse Questions:
How to:
- Prepare for a Denver Snowstorm: Stock up on essentials like bread, milk, and Netflix subscriptions. Also, consider learning how to build a fire (just in case those burrito deliveries get REALLY delayed).
- Measure Snow Like a Pro: If you don't have a fancy weather station, get creative! A ruler works in a pinch, or you can channel your inner child and build a snowman-snow gauge (just remember to account for melty shrinkage).
- Drive Safely in the Snow: Slow down, increase following distance, and avoid making any sudden movements that might turn your car into a rogue snowball.
- Shovel Snow Without Throwing Out Your Back: Bend at the knees, lift with your legs, and take breaks! There's no shame in asking a neighbor for help (especially if they have a flamethrower...we're not judging).
- Embrace the Snowpocalypse: Build a snowman, have a snowball fight, or just curl up by the fireplace with a mug of hot cocoa. After all, a little snow never hurt anyone (except maybe that one guy who forgot to wear a hat).
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