AAron Ontiveroz, The Denver PostA curious ox peers out from a shelter as snow falls lightly at the Littleton Museum on Dec. 21, 2017.
AAron Ontiveroz, The Denver PostA curious ox stands in its pen as snow falls lightly at the Littleton Museum on Dec. 21, 2017.
Helen H. Richardson, The Denver PostLarge pine trees glisten in the freshly falling snow on Dec. 21, 2017 in Nederland. This is the first snowfall in months in the area. Between 2-4'" inches fell in the area.
Helen H. Richardson, The Denver PostCaroline Bennett, left, throws a snowball for her dog Nahual as she enjoys a walk down Ridge Road with her mother Anna Emery, right, on Dec. 21, 2017 in Nederland. This is the first snowfall in months in the area. Between 2-4'" inches fell in the area.
AAron Ontiveroz, The Denver PostPeople play with a dog at Crestmoor Park as snow lightly falls on Dec. 21, 2017.
Hyoung Chang, The Denver PostDenly Stone, 8, left, and his brother Mayne, 10, from Texas enjoy sledding during their holiday visiting Denver at Ruby Hill Park in Denver. December 21, 2017.
Helen H. Richardson, The Denver PostA snowboarder enjoys the first snowfall in months at Eldora Ski area on Dec. 21, 2017 in Nederland. Between 2-4'" inches fell in the area.
Amy Brothers, The Denver PostSanta and his rain-dear on top of City and County building, on Dec. 21 , 2017 in Denver. An arctic blast brings snow and cold temps to Denver metro area.
Amy Brothers, The Denver PostA man throughs a snowball at a statue of a cowboy in Civic Center Park. An arctic blast brings snow and cold temps to Denver metro area on Dec. 21 , 2017 in Denver.
Amy Brothers, The Denver PostFootsteps in the snow at Civic Center Park. An arctic blast brings snow and cold temps to Denver metro area on Dec. 21 , 2017 in Denver.
Andy Cross, The Denver PostTrucks and cars try to get around a Denver Public Schools bus that got stuck trying to get up a hill on Yale Ave near Monaco St. pkwy during a snow storm Dec. 21, 2017.
Andy Cross, The Denver PostTrucks and cars navigate Yale Ave near Monaco St. pkwy during a snow storm Dec. 21, 2017.
AAron Ontiveroz, The Denver PostA curious ox peers out from a manger as snow falls lightly at the Littleton Museum on Dec. 21, 2017.
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A curious ox peers out from a shelter as snow falls lightly at the Littleton Museum on Dec. 21, 2017.
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A blustery northeasterly wind brought snow to the Denver metro area, making commutes difficult and bringing dramatically lower temperatures.











