Colorado Snowstorm Prompts Emergency Declaration

Colorado recently experienced a significant snowstorm, with Denver International Airport recording 20 inches, marking the largest storm in 30 years for the area. The storm resulted in widespread snowfall, with San Isabel reporting 54.9 inches, the highest total, and the Eastern Plains receiving 30 to 42 inches, nearly matching record totals from 1946. The storm significantly impacted travel, closing major interstates and leading to a disaster emergency declaration by Governor Jared Polis. Despite the heavy snowfall, the storm provided much-needed moisture to the region, helping to alleviate drought conditions. Clearer weather has since returned, though new snow systems are forecast to bring additional snowfall to Colorado's mountains in the coming days.