Do you really get more snow in COS than in Denver?

[McGowdog]

Here's the short answer-no. Denver gets more snow and snow more often than in Colorado Springs.

That's been my personal observation over the last 31 years.

[COflower]

Originally Posted by McGowdog

Here's the short answer-no. Denver gets more snow and snow more often than in Colorado Springs.

That's been my personal observation over the last 31 years.

Didn't I say that in the initial response to said person? Yes I did.

[soontob]

Originally Posted by MamaMiaHI

I am considering a move to COS, partiallly b/c it is my understanding that they receive 10-20" less snow than Denver. My aunt however, who lives in the northeastern corner, as well as a few other people have told me this is not usually the case; that in fact, it is the other way around due to elevation, Monument Pass, etc. Pls advise.

COS almost always gets more snow than Denver. It is also more windy.

[soontob]

Well, I see that my point is different from all on here. What I do know is that when we got those 4 Blizzards a couple years back the North side of Denver only got one. That to me means more snow.

[ryanek9freak]

Does anyone really care? Snow is snow, and that's that. YOu can't change it.

[Amery523]

Here's a point of view from someone who grew up in So Cal and moved here 5 years ago. I also did a full time commute to South Denver for 3 years, and still do that commute, albeit only once a week now.

Storms will vary on where the "dumpage" happens. Sometimes Denver will get 7 inches, North Colorado Springs will get 4, the downtown and southern parts of CS get an inch if anything. And then sometimes this will be the opposite - Springs gets pelted, Denver escapes with an inch or two. It just depends on what direction the storm comes from and whether it slows down and is able to gather strength and intensify. Sometimes the storms move on out so quickly, it will dump a couple inches and by afternoon, sunny days, melted snow everywhere.

Having seen both Denver and CS, I don't think a difference of just a few inches PER YEAR is enough to say that one city gets more snow than another. Like previous posters said, snow is snow, and you'll frequently see differing amts. between the two places, and they often flip around. Don't make your moving decision based purely on the snow....like you've probably already read on this very board, different opinions, but in the grand scheme of things, snow happens. :-)