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U.S. Snowfall Totals
Colorado's historic multi-day snowstorm may now have passed, but it left an indelible mark in November’s record books with some areas still clearing up from accumulations of over 4 feet.
The system crawled across the state last week, dropping more than 19.2 inches of snow on Denver by the end of it, according to NWS data. But it was the southeastern that bore the brunt, with the likes of San Isabel copping 54.9 inches in just 72 hours.
Feet of snow stack up in southern Colorado
The snow led to widespread power outages, and collapsing roofs under the heavy load.
Many residents were still digging out Sunday as roads remained icy and snow-covered, with patches of black ice making travel especially treacherous. Crews worked around the clock to clear paths, and skies began to brighten, which helped.
Temperatures climbed slightly Sunday but remained well below average.
The snow has set new November benchmarks across the state, hinting at a potentially cold and snowy season to come. Top 72-hour snowfall totals include:
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