Helen H. Richardson, The Denver PostStephanie Weber, left, and her kids Mackenzie, 11, middle, Ben, 9, and their dog Stella have fun in the heavy snow as they try to clean off their trampoline where over 25 inches of snow has fallen in their backyard in less than 24 hours on May 18, 2017 in Nederland.
Helen H. Richardson, The Denver PostA person digs their car out from more than 25 inches of snow that has fallen in less than 24 hours on May 18, 2017 in Nederland. Up to 36 inches is expected over the next day with the late spring storm pushing out tomorrow afternoon.
Helen H. Richardson, The Denver PostRobert Painter plows his driveway of heavy spring snow where more than 18 inches of snow has fallen in less than 24 hours on May 18, 2017 in Nederland. Up to 36 inches is expected over the next day with the late spring storm pushing out tomorrow afternoon.
Steve Nehf, The Denver PostRic Johnson removes heavy wet snow that piled up on the cars at the Ed Carroll dealership on South College Boulevard in Ft. Collins Friday morning, May 19, 2017.
RJ Sangosti, The Denver PostThree high school graduations, that were to be held at Red Rocks, have been postponed as a spring snow storm continues to bear down on much of Colorado on May 18, 2017 in Denver.
RJ Sangosti, The Denver PostA truck heads west on Interstate 70 near Lookout Mountain as a spring snow storm continues to bear down on much of Colorado on May 18, 2017 in Morrison.
RJ Sangosti, The Denver PostA snow plow clears the highway as a spring snow storm continues to bear down on much of Colorado on May 18, 2017 in Evergreen.
RJ Sangosti, The Denver PostA Jefferson County Sheriff deputy checks on a driver that slid off the rood near Lookout Mountain as a spring snow storm continues to bear down on much of Colorado on May 18, 2017 in Morrison.
RJ Sangosti, The Denver PostDeer take cover from falling snow at Red Rocks as a spring snow storm continues to bear down on much of Colorado on May 18, 2017 in Denver. Three high school graduations, that were to be held at Red Rock, have been postponed.
Helen H. Richardson, The Denver PostScott Willimack gathers firewood stacked in his backyard where more than 18 inches of snow has fallen in his backyard in less than 24 hours on May 18, 2017 in Nederland. Up to 36 inches is expected over the next day with the late spring storm pushing out tomorrow afternoon.
Helen H. Richardson, The Denver PostMackenzie Weber measures 25 inches of snow on furniture on her family's deck on May 18, 2017 in Nederland. Up to 36 inches is expected over the next day with the late spring storm.
Helen H. Richardson, The Denver PostStephanie Weber plays with her dog Stella in more than 25 inches of snow that has fallen in her backyard in less than 24 hours on May 18, 2017 in Nederland. Up to 36 inches is expected over the next day with the late spring storm pushing out tomorrow afternoon.
Steve Nehf , The Denver PostA robin finds a snowy perch in Pioneer Park Thursday morning, May 18, 2017.
Helen H. Richardson, The Denver PostCars drive down snowy Ridge Road where more than 18 inches of snow has fallen in less than 24 hours on May 18, 2017 in Nederland. Up to 36 inches is expected over the next day with the late spring storm pushing out tomorrow afternoon.
Cliff Grassmick, Daily CameraA runner doesn't let the weather stop them at Chautauqua Park during a steady rain/snow mix in Boulder County May 18, 2017.
Cliff Grassmick, Daily CameraPlants and flowers weather the storm at the Chautauqua Dining Hall during a steady rain/snow mix in Boulder County May 18, 2017.
RJ Sangosti, The Denver PostThe Colorado state track and field championships were postponed Thursday, May 18, 2017, due to snowy conditions at Jeffco Stadium.
Andy Cross, The Denver PostDiscus markers at Jeffco Stadium May 18, 2017 in Lakewood. Colorado State Track Championships were postponed due to heavy rain/snow mix Thursday.
RJ Sangosti, The Denver PostCarol Rulli, who run the video score board, heads back to her car after the Colorado State Track Championship gets postponed due to snow at Jeffco Stadium on May 18, 2017 in Lakewood.
Andy Cross, The Denver PostSnow covered hurdles at Jeffco Stadium May 18, 2017 in Lakewood. Colorado State Track Championships were postponed due to heavy rain/snow mix Thursday.
Andy Cross, The Denver PostA pedestrian walks past empty snow-covered risers as heavy snow falls at Jeffco Stadium May 18, 2017 in Lakewood. Colorado State Track Championships were postponed due to heavy rain/snow mix Thursday.
Steve Nehf , The Denver PostA duck cruising through the cold and snow in West Tollgate Creek at Pioneer Park Thursday morning, May 18, 2017.
John Leyba, The Denver PostSnow continues to fall in Highlands Ranch on May 18, 2017.
Helen H. Richardson, The Denver PostScott Willimack chops firewood in his backyard where more 18 inches of snow has fallen in his backyard in less than 24 hours on May 18, 2017 in Nederland. Up to 36 inches is expected over the next day with the late spring storm pushing out tomorrow afternoon.
Helen H. Richardson, The Denver PostScott Willimack clears off his car of the more than 18 inches of snow that has fallen in less than 24 hours on May 18, 2017 in Nederland. Up to 36 inches is expected over the next day with the late spring storm pushing out tomorrow afternoon.
Helen H. Richardson, The Denver PostOver 16" of snow had fallen in Nederland by 8:30am Thursday with more expected throughout the day and overnight May 18, 2017.
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Stephanie Weber, left, and her kids Mackenzie, 11, middle, Ben, 9, and their dog Stella have fun in the heavy snow as they try to clean off their trampoline where over 25 inches of snow has fallen in their backyard in less than 24 hours on May 18, 2017 in Nederland.
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Snow, sleet and rain falling in different parts of metro area and heavy snow in mountains May 18, 2017. The State Track Championships were postponed due to the heavy rain/snow mix.