ZIP 81243 snow totals
ZIP 81243 (Cathedral, CO) got 0.3" of snow in the 24 hours ending Oct 24, 6:00 PM MT and 0.3" over 72 hours. Season to date: 0" vs. a normal of 0.4". Soil temperature: 44°F.
A dusting
Storm total, last 72 hours
0.3in
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 0.4 in (gold line). Measured at the nearest reporting NOAA station with normals, BLUE MESA LAKE (USC00050797), 13.9 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
44°F
Daily mean, 0–4 in deep, Oct 24
- Last 7 days
- -1.8°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 44°F. Apply after the last mowing while grass is still green; skip once soil drops below 40°F (Purdue).
Overseeding (cool-season)
Soil 44°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
- LAKE CITY 8.5 N: 9.8 mi
- BLUE MESA LAKE: 13.9 mi
- LAKE CITY 1NNE: 15.9 mi
FAQ
How much snow did ZIP 81243 get?
ZIP 81243 (Cathedral, CO) got 0.3" of snow in the 24 hours ending Oct 24, 6:00 PM MT and 0.3" over 72 hours. Season to date: 0" vs. a normal of 0.4". Soil temperature: 44°F.
What is the soil temperature in ZIP 81243, and is it time for pre-emergent?
The 0–4 inch soil around ZIP 81243 averages 44°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.