A slow moving storm system brought Nederland its first measurable snowfall of the season Sunday night though Monday evening. Snowfall amounts ranged from 2 to 4 inches, with totals largely dependent upon elevation. Below about 6200 feet, precipitation remained predominantly rain, and there was little or no snowfall accumulation. As temperatures plummeted into the 20s F Monday night, road surfaces quickly became snow packed and icy.
A measurable snowfall is one 0.1 inches or greater, and forecasting the first snowfall of an inch or greater is a common pastime of meteorologists and weather-geeks alike. So, when does Nederland typically see it’s first measurable snowfall? How about the first inch of snowfall? These tables are based on 8 years worth of data. As you can see, the first measurable snowfall in Ned is normally during the first few weeks of October, although it can snow even in September!
| Date | Snowfall Amount (in) |
|---|---|
| October 7, 2018 | 0.4 |
| October 2, 2017 | 6.3 |
| October 6, 2016 | 2.5 |
| October 23, 2015 | 1.4 |
| Sept 12, 2014 | 0.7 |
| October 5, 2013 | 1.5 |
| October 12, 2012 | 0.5 |
| October 8, 2011 | 5.0 |
| October 12, 2010 | 2.7 |
| Date | Snowfall Amount (in) |
|---|---|
| October 8, 2018 | 3.2 |
| October 2, 2017 | 6.3 |
| October 6, 2016 | 2.5 |
| October 23, 2015 | 1.4 |
| November 10, 2014 | 2.5 |
| October 5, 2013 | 1.5 |
| October 24, 2012 | 2.8 |
| October 8, 2011 | 5.0 |
| October 12, 2010 | 2.7 |