Spring snow brings much-needed moisture to Rocky Mountain National Park

Spring snow brings much-needed moisture to Rocky Mountain National Park

Recent spring snowstorms this week brought more snow to high elevation areas of Rocky Mountain National Park. Additional snow is in the forecast for areas above 9,000 feet tonight and tomorrow, the park stated in a May 22 Facebook post. “We are grateful for the additional moisture brought by these late spring storms,” it said. Based on current conditions of wind-blown snow, additional snow accumulation and icy roads, it is unknown when Trail Rid…

It's nearly Memorial Day, but Rocky Mountain National Park,...

Summerlike weather has made an appearance across much of the United States recently, but winter is not done with the high country in Colorado. Rocky Mountain National Park was coated in heavy snow to start the week, with more than a foot reported in the higher elevations. "It's May 18 and winter is back in Rocky Mountain National Park," the park posted on Facebook. Plow crews were sent out, and roads that are usually busy this time of year were …