Denver Sees One of its Longest Stretches Without Snow in Recorded History - SnowBrains

"The city of Denver sits at the base of the mighty Rocky Mountains, known for their massive winter storm cycles that can leave higher elevations covered in feet of light, dry powder. While these mountains act as somewhat of a wall preventing the worst of the winter weather from dropping on the city, Denver's proximity to the mountains and altitude of 5,280 makes it a city known for snow."

"The lack of snow also has an effect on the city's water resources. Located in a semi-arid climate, Denver sees much of it's precipitation in the form of snow. While modern engineering has allowed large amounts of water to be efficiently transported from the western, wetter side of the continental divide, the city still relies on snowfall to provide clean water for the millions of residents that call the front range home."

Denver's last recorded snowfall was April 18, producing more than 200 days without measurable snow as of November 10, 2025. The city currently sits tied with 1902 at 206 days without snowfall, while 2021 holds the record at 232 days. Recent temperatures reached the 70s and are expected to stay in the 50s and 60s with no precipitation forecast. Denver's altitude of 5,280 feet and proximity to the Rocky Mountains typically favor snow, but the current drought affects water resources in a semi-arid climate where much precipitation falls as snow and the city relies on snowfall and imported water for millions of residents.

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