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May Snowfall in the Colorado Rockies
By MountainMama | May 1, 2008
This is why I do not plan outdoor parties for my daughter’s early May birthday. Here’s the view from my front porch this morning:
Spring weather in the Colorado Rockies is absolutely unpredictable — and nearly unforecastable. (Is that a word?) The Weather Channel is calling for 2 to 4 inches of snow today; FoxNews says some parts of Colorado might get 8 to 16!
My poor daffodils — after being munched on by the local deer population, the overnight snow has just done them in:
Moral to the story? If you’re planning a spring vacation practically anywhere in the U.S. Mountain West, pack clothing for all sorts of conditions! If you’re driving, it wouldn’t be a bad idea to stock your car with appropriate emergency gear, such as a spare tire and jack, warm blankets, snacks and water, gloves, pocket knife, cell-phone charger, and a flashlight.
Topics: Destinations, The Cookie Jar, Travel Gear |
May 1st, 2008 at
That is crazy! I had to turn the air on yesterday.
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