Colorado Blizzards of 2006

Here in Colorado there is usually one storm during the winter or even spring that brings a mass amount of snow. Just recently we have been hit with two of these major storms in less than two weeks. This is highly unusual considering I was born and raised in Colorado Springs and cannot remember seeing anything like this. Colorado's versatile weather makes things interesting. Just after each of these storms the sunshine came out and began working on melting the snow. Colorado Springs and Monument have up to 300 days of sunshine a year, which helps prevent permanent snow cover during the winter.

In Colorado Springs and Monument you can expect to stay in your home for at least one to two days after a storm like this. By this time the snow plows clear the main roads, and it is usually up to you to make your way off of the side roads until they get to them. Not a problem with a four wheel drive vehicle, although regular cars are seen out driving as well. Between the snow plows and sunshine the roads quickly become clear.

Consider the snow days a great time to relax and enjoy the white covered landscapes. These snow storms provide 80 percent of Colorado's water supply and our essential to our communities.