Snow Falls Across Colorado 1 Day After 87 Record Highs Set

By Chris Spears

DENVER (CBS4) - The first widespread snow of the season fell across Colorado less than 24 hours after some cities recorded their warmest November day on record.

According to the Colorado Climate Center, there were 87 record highs set across Colorado on November 16 including the tie of an all-time November record high in Denver.

Temperatures fell 40 to 60 degrees behind a strong cold front associated with the season's first winter storm.

Meteorologist Chris Spears writes about stories related to weather and climate in Colorado. Check out his bio, connect with him on Facebook or follow him on Twitter @ChrisCBS4.