Colorado Snowstorm In May Could Be Its Biggest This Season
The New York Times • • nation
Key Points:
- Colorado experienced a late-season snowstorm on Tuesday, bringing much-needed snow to the Rocky Mountains after a winter with few significant snow events.
- A winter storm warning was issued for the Denver area, with snow expected to continue through Wednesday afternoon.
- Despite the storm's strength for spring, experts do not believe it will end the historic snow drought that caused early ski resort closures and heightened fire risk concerns.
- State climatologist Russ Schumacher noted that while the storm is beneficial, it only provides partial relief after six months of waiting.
