ZIP 81055 snow totals
ZIP 81055 (La Veta, 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: 0" vs. a normal of 3.8". Soil temperature: 43°F.
Shovel day
Storm total, last 72 hours
2.0in
Ending Oct 24, 6:00 PM MT
Season so far
0% of normal
0 in since July 1; the 1991–2020 normal by now is 3.8 in (gold line). Measured at the nearest reporting NOAA station with normals, WALSENBURG 1 NW (USC00058781), 24.5 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
43°F
Daily mean, 0–4 in deep, Oct 25
- Last 7 days
- -3.3°F
- Cooling
- 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 43°F. Apply after the last mowing while grass is still green; skip once soil drops below 40°F (Purdue).
Overseeding (cool-season)
Soil 43°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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Nearest snow-reporting stations
- FORT GARLAND 13.3 E: 5.9 mi
- LA VETA 8.1 W: 7.6 mi
- LA VETA 7.8 W: 9.8 mi
FAQ
How much snow did ZIP 81055 get?
ZIP 81055 (La Veta, 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: 0" vs. a normal of 3.8". Soil temperature: 43°F.
What is the soil temperature in ZIP 81055, and is it time for pre-emergent?
The 0–4 inch soil around ZIP 81055 averages 43°F today (NOAA GFS model). Crabgrass pre-emergent goes down in spring when soil holds 50–55°F, before four to five straight days at 55°F (Michigan State University).
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.