Helen H. Richardson, The Denver PostNEDERLAND, CO - OCTOBER 9 - Eric Szolwinski, middle, and Stephen Buster, in back, doesn't let the snow and the cold temperatures keep them from fly fishing at Barker Reservoir on a wintery day on October 9, 2017 in Nederland, Colorado. The two were hoping to catch some Kokanee salmon and said this was the prime time to do it. In 2012, Kokanee salmon was released into Barker, Beaver Creek Clear Creek and Dillon Reservoirs in the mountains. These land-locked sockeye salmon, unable to migrate to the ocean, are smaller than their relatives who are ocean run, but still similar to the sockeye. A mature Kokanee is about 12-18 inches. Fishing for the spawning fish has restrictions: the use of live fish bait is prohibited; the limit is 10 fish and snagging is not permitted and a fish hooked anywhere but the mouth has to be released. (Photo by Helen H. Richardson/The Denver Post)
RJ Sangosti, The Denver PostStudents walk campus, at Regis University, as snow continues to fall Oct. 9, 2017 in Denver.- Helen H. Richardson, The Denver PostNEDERLAND, CO - OCTOBER 9 - Yellow Aspen trees are covering in snow on a wintery day on Oct. 9, 2017 in Nederland. Almost a foot of snow fell in the area as a winter-like storm pushed through. Temperatures are expected to warm up and more fall like weather is in the forecast for the rest of the week.
- John Leyba, The Denver PostSnow covers maple leafs after an overnight snowfall in Highlands Ranch. The heavy wet snow played havoc on the trees bending the branches from the weight on Oct. 9, 2017. This the first measurable snow fall of the season to hit the metro area.
- John Leyba, The Denver PostMichele Bean of Highlands Ranch takes her dog Guinness out for a morning walk after an overnight snowfall. The heavy wet snow caused many of the tree limbs to bend from the weight.
- Helen H. Richardson, The Denver PostNEDERLAND, CO - OCTOBER 9 - A black crow roosts in the snowy trees on a wintery day on Oct. 9, 2017 in Nederland. Almost a foot of snow fell in the area as a winter-like storm pushed through. Temperatures are expected to warm up and more fall like weather is in the forecast for the rest of the week.
- Helen H. Richardson, The Denver PostBOULDER, CO - OCTOBER 9 - Celeste Bizzarro-Parkin, 8, left, walks with her grand aunt Anne Guthrie, grand uncle Tom Woodard, right, and her dog Nollie as they enjoy a cool afternoon walk under colorful trees on Mapleton Hill on a wintery fall day on Oct. 9, 2017 in Boulder.
- John Leyba, The Denver PostJohn Jones brushes off a car in his boot after snowfall last night in Highlands Ranch on October 9, 2017.
- RJ Sangosti, The Denver PostSouth University Blvd. was closed due to down power lines during a snowy morning on Oct. 9, 2017 in Denver.
- Steve Nehf, The Denver PostA passerby walks through Nine Mile Station on October 9, 2017.
- Steve Nehf, The Denver PostSnow covers Nine Mile Station on October 9, 2017.
- John Leyba, The Denver PostBird house covered in snow after a storm blanketed Highlands Ranch on October 9, 2017.
- Helen H. Richardson/The Denver Post.4-6 inches has fallen so far on October 9, 2017 in Nederland, Colorado.
- Helen H. Richardson, The Denver PostNEDERLAND, CO - OCTOBER 9 - Changing red oak leaves are covered in snow on a wintery day on Oct. 9, 2017 in Nederland. Almost a foot of snow fell in the area as a winter-like storm pushed through. Temperatures are expected to warm up and more fall like weather is in the forecast for the rest of the week.
- Lindsey Bartlett, The Denver PostThe first snow of the season falls on Denver's Civic Center Park on October 9, 2017.
- Helen H. Richardson, The Denver PostBOULDER, CO - OCTOBER 9 - The Flatirons are seen covered with snow from Mapleton Hill on a wintery fall day on Oct. 9, 2017 in Boulder.
- John Leyba, The Denver PostMaple leaves were sprinkled with snow overnight in Highlands Ranch, Colorado, on October 9, 2017.
- Helen H. Richardson, The Denver PostA runner runs beneath wet snow but colorful trees on Mapleton Hill on a wintery fall day on Oct. 9, 2017 in Boulder.
- Helen H. Richardson, The Denver PostNEDERLAND, CO - OCTOBER 9 - Yellow Aspen leaves lay in the snow on a wintery day on Oct. 9, 2017 in Nederland. Almost a foot of snow fell in the area as a winter-like storm pushed through. Temperatures are expected to warm up and more fall like weather is in the forecast for the rest of the week.
- Helen H. Richardson, The Denver PostNEDERLAND, CO - OCTOBER 9 - Stephen Buster doesn't let the snow and the cold temperatures keep him from fly fishing at Barker Reservoir on a wintery day on October 9, 2017 in Nederland, Colorado. He was hoping to catch some Kokanee salmon and said this was the prime time to do it. In 2012, Kokanee salmon was released into Barker, Beaver Creek Clear Creek and Dillon Reservoirs in the mountains. These land-locked sockeye salmon, unable to migrate to the ocean, are smaller than their relatives who are ocean run, but still similar to the sockeye. A mature Kokanee is about 12-18 inches. Fishing for the spawning fish has restrictions: the use of live fish bait is prohibited; the limit is 10 fish and snagging is not permitted and a fish hooked anywhere but the mouth has to be released. (Photo by Helen H. Richardson/The Denver Post)
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NEDERLAND, CO - OCTOBER 9 - Eric Szolwinski, middle, and Stephen Buster, in back, doesn't let the snow and the cold temperatures keep them from fly fishing at Barker Reservoir on a wintery day on October 9, 2017 in Nederland, Colorado. The two were hoping to catch some Kokanee salmon and said this was the prime time to do it. In 2012, Kokanee salmon was released into Barker, Beaver Creek Clear Creek and Dillon Reservoirs in the mountains. These land-locked sockeye salmon, unable to migrate to the ocean, are smaller than their relatives who are ocean run, but still similar to the sockeye. A mature Kokanee is about 12-18 inches. Fishing for the spawning fish has restrictions: the use of live fish bait is prohibited; the limit is 10 fish and snagging is not permitted and a fish hooked anywhere but the mouth has to be released. (Photo by Helen H. Richardson/The Denver Post)
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Getting your player ready...
A snowstorm left a few inches of snow in the Denver metro area, the first of the season, on Oct. 9, 2017.
