Snowstorm's Delayed Arrival Gave Some Boulder Residents A Chance To Get Out Of Their Homes
BOULDER, Colo. (CBS4) - A major winter snowstorm was slow to move into Boulder Saturday morning. Some Boulder residents took advantage of the delayed snow and took a stroll on the Pearl Street Mall.
CBS4 Meteorologists are predicting the snow in Boulder will measure well above 12 inches, but residents in the foothills and near-foothills are no strangers to spring snow. They prepare for any eventuality.
"It's probably not going to be as bad as I thought it was," one resident told CBS4. "But we did plan ahead, and we got some soup and stuff to make grilled cheeses so we are probably just going to stay in, but we're trying to do as much outside as we can before that happens."
Early Saturday afternoon the snow was falling heavily in Boulder and there were some power outages causing issues at some intersections. The streetlights weren't working on Broadway at Baseline Street.
The snow isn't enough to deter some people from enjoying the great outdoors. One man said the best time to hike is during a snowstorm.
"The further you get up, you get a little more snow, a little thicker. Once you get up into the trees, it's really nice with the snow coming down and setting on the pine needles. It's just beautiful and it's quiet. it's just a wonderful time to be up there," said hiker Dave Pate.
Pate is an experienced hiker and was well prepared for the elements. However, people are encouraged to stay home and stay off the roads as the winter driving conditions are expected to deteriorate over the next 24-36 hours.
