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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!