Spring Snow Surprise: Denver Blanketed by April Storm
It’s mid-April in Colorado, and just when we thought spring was here to stay, Mother Nature had a different plan. Friday, April 18, 2025, hit Denver and much of Colorado with an unexpected but powerful snowstorm, and it wasn’t just a light dusting. This was a full-on spring blizzard that reminded everyone here—we don’t put the snow shovels away until June.
I was out and about early that morning, and the shift in temperature was unreal. In just a few hours, Denver saw a temperature drop of over 40 degrees, and by the time I looked outside again, the city was wearing a fresh white coat. The National Weather Service started reporting totals early in the day, and the numbers just kept climbing through the evening. In Denver alone, we ended up with about 3.9 inches by 6:42 p.m. That might not sound extreme on its own, but when paired with freezing temps and slick roads, it made for a messy commute and a real shock to the system.
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But Denver wasn’t alone. Centennial saw a whopping 13.5 inches early in the morning. Loveland Pass and Arapahoe Peak? Both hit 15.4 inches. Breckenridge got 11 inches. Even areas like Boulder and Estes Park saw totals between 7 and 8 inches. Some of the highest mountain passes became nearly impassable, with I-70 seeing closures near Silverthorne and Vail. Meanwhile, down in Aurora and Castle Rock, it was more of a dusting—less than half an inch in some spots.
You could feel the mood shift across the city as people went from planning patio brunches to bundling back up in scarves and boots. But honestly, if you’ve lived here long enough, you know this is just part of the Colorado experience. It’s not unusual for us to see significant snow even after tax day. We joke that we can have all four seasons in one day—and April 18 proved that again.
The snow wasn’t just an inconvenience, either. It did some good. With ongoing drought concerns and fluctuating water reserves, this storm gave a decent boost to the state’s snowpack, especially in the high country. Resorts like Copper Mountain and Winter Park also picked up several inches, which probably made some late-season skiers very happy.
So, while it was a bit of a shock to walk out into a winter wonderland this far into spring, it’s also a reminder of how wild and wonderful Colorado’s weather can be. Whether you’re digging out your driveway or hitting the slopes one last time, April’s snowy surprise gave us plenty to talk about—and maybe a few more reasons to keep that winter coat handy just a little longer.
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