An early season storm brought moderate to heavy snow to the foothills of Clear Creek, Jefferson and Park Counties. A trained spotter, 4 miles west-northwest of Conifer, was the big winner with 14 inches of snow.
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An early season storm brought moderate to heavy snow to the foothills of Clear Creek, Jefferson and Park Counties. A trained spotter, 4 miles west-northwest of Conifer, was the big winner with 14 inches of snow. Storm totals elsewhere generally ranged from 5 to 10 inches.
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