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    CO Jong: Weather Websites?

    So this will be my first winter in CO and as the weather keeps getting wintery here in Denver, I realize that I have no idea what the best websites are for snow forecasts, weather forceasts for the frontrange, and snowpack/levels.

    Anyone got good sites for me to check out so I can keep current with what is happening up in the mountains? Also, does anyone know of a website where I can learn more about how storms develop in the front range vs. denver metro? Thanks in advance.

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    I find this one to be pretty accurate and trustworthy:

    http://www.noaa.gov/
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    For the San Juans, I have pretty much realized that if you take the maximum and minimum projected snow amounts and get the mean from them, you will be pretty much on pace for the total snow amount.

    I rely on www.noaa.gov for most information then run my own models.
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    Quote Originally Posted by Ringo View Post
    agreed. CAIC has pretty solid forecasts, super detailed regarding wind and such, which is hard to get other places.
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    You might want try this web thread called [ame="https://www.tetongravity.com/forums/showthread.php?t=104670"]Colorado Weather Discussion Thread [/ame]

    It just happens to be post in this handy forum that we keep around here for topic like these one. Strangely enough, it name is:

    Snow Conditions and Weather!!!
    You've been warned....

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    Thanks guys. The CAIC site looked good. Some of the NOAA ones are a little above my limited weather knowledge.

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    looking at the I-70 web cams can be usefull.


    guess that would be Cdot?

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    I check wpfree.com a lot for Berthoud and WP conditions. Some good stuff on there
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