Turf & Snow

ZIP 81210 snow totals

ZIP 81210 (Pitkin, CO) got 6.2" of snow in the 24 hours ending Oct 24, 6:00 PM MT and 8.8" over 72 hours. Season to date: 0" vs. a normal of 5.3". Soil temperature: 41°F.

Heavy storm

Storm total, last 72 hours

8.8in

Ending Oct 24, 6:00 PM MT

72-hour snowfall
24 hours6.2in
48 hours6.9in
72 hours8.8in

Season so far

0% of normal

0 in since July 1; the 1991–2020 normal by now is 5.3 in (gold line). Measured at the nearest reporting NOAA station with normals, CRESTED BUTTE (USC00051959), 16.7 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
-0.5°F
Holding steady
Days until 55°F
Starts Feb
Spring countdown to the crabgrass threshold
55°FForecastOct 17Nov 35535

Modeled from NOAA GFS at about 17 mi resolution; your yard can run warmer or cooler.

Not yet

Crabgrass pre-emergent

Spring window opens when 0–4 in soil holds 50–55°F (MSU). Growing-degree-day tracking starts Feb 15, 2027.

Late-fall round

Fall fertilizer

Soil 41°F. Apply after the last mowing while grass is still green; skip once soil drops below 40°F (Purdue).

Closed

Overseeding (cool-season)

Soil 41°F. Wait for dormant seeding once soil is in the low 40s (UMass).

Fall window

Broadleaf weeds

Treat perennial broadleaf weeds in fall while air temperatures are above 50°F (Purdue).

Curative only

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

  • TAYLOR PARK: 3.8 mi
  • PITKIN 1.1 SW: 16.5 mi
  • CRESTED BUTTE: 16.7 mi

FAQ

How much snow did ZIP 81210 get?

ZIP 81210 (Pitkin, CO) got 6.2" of snow in the 24 hours ending Oct 24, 6:00 PM MT and 8.8" over 72 hours. Season to date: 0" vs. a normal of 5.3". Soil temperature: 41°F.

What is the soil temperature in ZIP 81210, and is it time for pre-emergent?

The 0–4 inch soil around ZIP 81210 averages 41°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.