How is Colorado in December?

December blankets additional layers of snow over the Rocky Mountains, opening up the remaining ski resorts and terrain to play on. From snowmobiling to tubing, and ice skating to cross-country skiing, the winter season is fully underway by the time Christmas and New Year's roll around.



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December skiing in Colorado can also be quite hit or miss, especially in the first half of the month. But the nice part is that you won't have too much competition for the snow. Snowfall can vary significantly from year to year.

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Winter. Winters can be bitterly cold in Colorado, especially in mountain towns like Winter Park, which are usually at a higher elevation. If youre hoping to experience a lot of winter weather, December through March is the best time to visit Colorado for snow. You can check the snow report daily on our weather page.

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Denver averages about 57 inches of snow each season. The snowiest month is March with 11.5 inches on average followed by April with nearly 9 inches.

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On average, Denver sees eight inches of snowfall in December.

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