Denver Receives First Snowfall, Marking Second-Latest Arrival on Record
Denver experienced its first snowfall of the season early Saturday morning, ending a prolonged dry spell. The National Weather Service reported that the city witnessed its second-latest first snowfall on record.
Details of the First Snowfall
As of 8 a.m. on Saturday, Denver International Airport recorded an accumulation of 0.2 inches of snow. The minimum requirement for measurable snowfall is 0.1 inches, thus marking this event as significant.
Historical Context
This snowfall places Denver among its top five latest first snowfalls:
- Dec. 10, 2021 – 0.3 inches
- Nov. 29, 2025 – 0.2 inches
- Nov. 21, 1934 – 1 inch
- Nov. 19, 1931 – 1 inch
- Nov. 17, 2016 – 1.7 inches
Snow Drought Details
The previous measurable snowfall in Denver was on April 19, 2025. This snowfall was the first in 224 days, marking the fourth-longest snowless streak in the city’s history.
Denver’s longest recorded snowless streaks include:
- 232 days – 2021 (April 22 to Dec. 10)
- 232 days – 1887 (March 5 to Oct. 23)
- 225 days – 1888 (March 27 to Nov. 7)
This long gap without snow highlights the unpredictability of weather patterns in the region. Denverites can now look forward to a shift in conditions as winter officially begins.
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