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Snow Depth

Model estimate of snow on the ground.

HRRR snow depth map showing snow on the ground in the Colorado mountains and little snow on the eastern plains — Snow depth (in) across Colorado, from the HRRR model. Init: Wed 2026-11-04 18z, valid Wed 2026-11-04 8 p.m. MST.

What the map shows

What a ruler might show, accounting for melting and compaction.

How to read the colors

Blues and purples by depth.

Common mistakes

Comparing it directly to snowfall maps — they measure different things.

Key terms

Open in Pivotal Weather

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