Snow usually begins falling starting in late October and continues until April, or sometimes even later months.
Lighter and drier snow falls during the winter months while heavier and more wet snow falls in the springtime.
November in Colorado is when temperatures begin to drop and the end of fall is near.
During this month, the mountain ranges start gathering snow due to the high elevation and ski towns begin to see a flurry of tourism.
The coldest month of the year in Colorado is January and snowfall is often very heavy. Average temperatures can reach as low as -8°F and get up to about 25°F during the day.
Sunny days in February are rare but snowstorms are occasional and usually not too bad. February is one of the best months for winter activities in Colorado.