DENVER — The higher elevations in Colorado received the first snow accumulations since May
Fairplay reported the highest official total so far at 3.3 inches.
9NEWS Meteorologist Chris Spears says it is a relatively warm storm with the heaviest snow falling in elevations above 11,000 feet.
The higher peaks in the San Juan Mountains could see another 10 to 20 inches of snow. The Wet Mountains, Sangre de Cristo Mountains and the eastern Sawatch Mountains could all see 8 to 12 inches.
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Snow totals around Colorado as of 11 a.m. on Saturday, according to the National Weather Service:
- Aspen Park - 3 inches
- Fairplay - 3.3 inches
- Floyd Hill - 3 inches
- Silverton - 2.5 inches
Tips for removing snow from trees:
- Be aware that accumulating snow, ice, or wind could cause limbs to break and fall at any time.
- Check to make sure the tree is safe and clear of all utility lines prior to removing snow.
- Do not attempt to shake snow off a tree if a utility line is going through its branches or is within contact distance.
- If the tree is clear of utility lines, use a broom to remove as much snow as possible from branches by brushing off or gently shaking. Avoid large, rapid movement as this could cause the limb to break.
- Do not attempt to climb a tree or use a ladder to reach higher limbs.
If it appears the tree has fallen on powerlines, it's best to leave it alone and wait for the utility to come and clear it.
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