Fairplay, CO snow totals
Fairplay, CO got 2.0" of snow in the 24 hours ending Oct 24, 6:00 PM MT and 2.0" over 72 hours. Season to date: 1.1" vs. a normal of 17.5". Soil temperature: 41°F.
Shovel day
Storm total, last 72 hours
2.0in
Ending Oct 24, 6:00 PM MT
Season so far
6% of normal
1.1 in since July 1; the 1991–2020 normal by now is 17.5 in (gold line). Measured at the nearest reporting NOAA station with normals, CLIMAX (USC00051660), 14.2 mi away, through 2026-10-21.
Updated Oct 24, 7:40 PM MT. Estimates for planning. Not certified for contract billing.
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Lawn timing
Soil temperature
41°F
Daily mean, 0–4 in deep, Oct 24
- Last 7 days
- +0.8°F
- Holding steady
- Days until 55°F
- Starts Feb
- Spring countdown to the crabgrass threshold
Modeled from NOAA GFS at about 17 mi resolution; your yard can run warmer or cooler.
Crabgrass pre-emergent
Spring window opens when 0–4 in soil holds 50–55°F (MSU). Growing-degree-day tracking starts Feb 15, 2027.
Fall fertilizer
Soil 41°F. Apply after the last mowing while grass is still green; skip once soil drops below 40°F (Purdue).
Overseeding (cool-season)
Soil 41°F. Wait for dormant seeding once soil is in the low 40s (UMass).
Broadleaf weeds
Treat perennial broadleaf weeds in fall while air temperatures are above 50°F (Purdue).
Grub control
If grubs are damaging turf, curative treatment works while they feed near the surface, Aug–Oct (NC State).
Soil temperature drives these windows today. Growing-degree-day tracking joins it February 15, 2027. How we set them
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FAQ
How much snow did Fairplay get?
Fairplay, CO got 2.0" of snow in the 24 hours ending Oct 24, 6:00 PM MT and 2.0" over 72 hours. Season to date: 1.1" vs. a normal of 17.5". Soil temperature: 41°F.
How does this season compare to normal in Fairplay?
Through 2026-10-21, the nearest reporting NOAA station with normals (CLIMAX, USC00051660) has recorded 1.1" this season vs. a 1991–2020 normal of 17.5" for the same date.
Can I use these totals to bill snow removal?
No. Estimates for planning. Not certified for contract billing. Grid estimates can differ from a specific lot, so contracts should name a measurement method, such as a specific weather station or an on-site snow board.