Helen H. Richardson, The Denver PostMark LaMadeleine enjoys sledding with his daughter Juliet LaMadeline, 7, on the quickly melting snow at Scott Carpenter Park on March 27, 2018 in Boulder. Colorado is down 72% of normal snowpack and this snow brought much needed moisture to the area.
Helen H. Richardson, The Denver PostPeople enjoy walking along the snowy shores of Barker Reservoir on March 27, 2018 in Nederland. Colorado is down 72% of normal snowpack and this snow brought much needed moisture to the area.
Helen H. Richardson, The Denver PostTom Hartleb shovels his driveway on March 27, 2018 in Nederland. Hartleb enjoys the workout of shoveling snow and says that he has gained 10 lbs this winter because of the lack of snowfall this season. Colorado is down 72% of normal snowpack and this snow brought much needed moisture to the area.
RJ Sangosti, The Denver PostA women takes a walk at Belmar Park, after a spring snow storm left a fresh blanket of snow overnight, on March 27, 2018 in Lakewood.
RJ Sangosti, The Denver PostA horse looks over a snow covered fence, after a spring snow storm moved through overnight, on March 27, 2018 in Lakewood.
RJ Sangosti, The Denver PostSpring flowers are covered with snow on March 27, 2018 in Lakewood.
RJ Sangosti, The Denver PostA man walks his dog at Belmar Park, after a spring snow storm left a fresh blanket of snow overnight, on March 27, 2018 in Lakewood.
RJ Sangosti, The Denver PostSnow starts to melt in the Westwood neighborhood, after a spring snow storm moved in overnight, on March 27, 2018 in Denver. Westwood participated in a pilot project with the Denver Housing Authority to help homeowners build accessory-dwelling unites to rent. (Photo by RJ Sangosti/The Denver Post)
Steve Nehf , The Denver PostA couple of ducks check out the Lookout Park pool after several inches of snow fell in the southeast metro area Tuesday morning, March 27, 2018.
Steve Nehf , The Denver PostDucks framed by snow in West Tollgate Creek at Pioneer Park Tuesday morning, March 27, 2018.
RJ Sangosti, The Denver PostA man walks his dog at Belmar Park, after a spring snow storm left a fresh blanket of snow overnight, on March 27, 2018 in Lakewood.
Steve Nehf , The Denver PostA robin perched among the snow-covered branches along West Tollgate Creek at Pioneer Park Tuesday morning, March 27, 2018.
Steve Nehf , The Denver PostDucks framed by snow in West Tollgate Creek at Pioneer Park Tuesday morning, March 27, 2018.
Helen H. Richardson, The Denver PostDavid Hicks helps his son Jeffery Michael, 7, learn how to use his snowboard on the quickly melting snow at Scott Carpenter Park on March 27, 2018 in Boulder. Colorado is down 72% of normal snowpack and this snow brought much needed moisture to the area.
Helen H. Richardson, The Denver PostDucks swim in the quickly melting icy water at Barker Reservoir on March 27, 2018 in Nederland. Colorado is down 72% of normal snowpack and this snow brought much needed moisture to the area.
Helen H. Richardson, The Denver PostPeople enjoy walking along the snowy shores of Barker Reservoir on March 27, 2018 in Nederland. Colorado is down 72% of normal snowpack and this snow brought much needed moisture to the area.
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Mark LaMadeleine enjoys sledding with his daughter Juliet LaMadeline, 7, on the quickly melting snow at Scott Carpenter Park on March 27, 2018 in Boulder. Colorado is down 72% of normal snowpack and this snow brought much needed moisture to the area.
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A spring storm left a fresh blanket of snow overnight on March 27, 2018 across metro Denver.














