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Cathlete
We may be moving to Colorado. Can someone who has lived there for years tell me how long the winters are? Specifically the Fort Collins and Boulder areas. Is it knee deep in snow all winter long?
 
What a beautiful state to move to if you end up there! I lived in Colorado during my college years and the winters were more sunny and bright rather than cloudy and cold. And there wasn't much knee deep snow except for one year.
Now with the climate change who knows what to expect. I hope some one can help you answer your question.
 
I lived in Colorado for about 15 years. Suburb of Denver. (Littleton) Winters can be long. They can be cold and snowy. They can also be very sunny and pleasant. The common saying in Colorado, is give it ten minutes, the weather will change. Colorado has more days of sunshine, than any other state. Personally I loved it there. I have two daughters that still live there and they love it. I live in Utah now, and Utah and Colorado have similar weather. You may get altitude sickness, when you first move there. After all it is a mile high. It's a beautiful state, big ski state if you ski. Denver has a great "downtown." Highly recommend.

Boulder and Ft. Collins, both college towns. Boulder is a nice little funky community. Both are great places to live.
 
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My parents moved to Colorado in 1965 when I was six months old & I don't think I'll ever leave. Absolutely love it here! I live just south of Boulder and north of Golden. We also own some mountain property (my avatar picture) where we plan to build & retire. In the Boulder & Fort Colllins areas knee-deep snow usually happens a few times each year, but generally melts off pretty quickly. Also, since we are a dry climate, I don't think the cold feels as bad as it does in more humid areas of the country. The bright blue sky after a snow storm is one of the most beautiful sights IMHO. If you bike or hike, you'll love the availability of trails.
 
What months are winter in Boulder, is first snow fall early like Sept/October and when does the snow finally end for the season usually? We'll be moving from the long, cloudy, bitter cold Midwest winters that turn right into tornado season and then stifling humidity in the summer. So I don't mind snow but not long, dark winters. We've also looked at Arizona but not sure I want super hot even if it's dry heat and I think I"d miss some sort of season change and greenery that you may not get in the dessert climates. Thanks.
 
What I remember is a very nice Indian summer. September was a perfect temperature with beautiful blue skies. It didn't start getting really cold until the middle to end of October.


Karen
 
I live in Colorado Springs. A couple hours south of Boulder / Ft. Collins. I don't think winters are bad. We may get snow that drops several inches and a couple days later be back in the 60's and it all melts. We may get a dusting in early September but it really doesn't start winter until late November. (Buy a south-facing house/driveway so you don't have to shovel!) Even then we can have super nice days in January/Feb. And it can still be cool into June so summer sometimes starts late.
 
I lived in Colorado years ago! It really is a beautiful state with lots to do. Denver is a nice little city to explore as well. I remember the shnook (spelling?) winds. They were an oddly warm wind that would kind of get trapped between the mountains (in Denver) and melt the snow. The first time I experienced it I was a little freaked out, in the middle of a cold winter and there's a really warm breeze that lasts all day! Odd for a Yankee! But remember to read fine print on food labels for high altitudes! It REALLY does make a difference when cooking! It's a lovely state with very friendly people.
 
I'm curious why to have the driveway facing south?? I would think facing west or east towards the sunrise and sunsets??
 
South facing driveway so the snow and ice melts off as soon as the sun hits! It can be below freezing and the sun will still melt the snow/ice off our driveway.
 
I'm from Wisconsin and I was station in Colorado Springs for over 4 years. I always remembered that the winters weren't as bad as Denver (or Wisconsin). I love the snow, but I think like anybody, it gets tiring at some point, just like the summer heat. I've lived in Las Vegas since 1994 and I really miss my white Christmases. I just don't think I could deal with the humidity that come with the summers.
 
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