Halloween Snowstorm

Weather plays a trick on Colorado’s treat seeking goblins.

The end of October is a time for fall leaves, fun costumes, and candy. But this year in Colorado, the year’s most colorful month turned pure white with about three feet of snow—an early blast from winter, still weeks away. Now, instead of costumes, people are pulling out their snow gear.

This morning, I scrambled through my closet to find snow boots that would still fit. I’m excited to see snow so early, but hope it won’t interfere with trick-or-treating on the night of Halloween.

Outside, the pumpkins are hidden in the snow. My dog wanted to come out with me.  He’s a Pomeranian, which is a small fluffy breed. His orange furry body was almost lost in the white stuff. He went back inside pretty quickly.

Thursday was a snow day in my school. According to my language arts teacher, it’s the first snow day in five years! Everyone is excited about the short break from school. News reports say this is the biggest storm since 1997 and may be one of the earliest big storms ever. One expert said storms like this only come every 10 years or so.

Playing in the snow is great, but my favorite part is coming back inside to a warm cup of hot cocoa. Now if I can just figure out how to make snow boots and a winter coat work with a Halloween costume.

—Kayla Gough

Photo: Kid Reporter Gayla Gough outside her home in eastern Colorado only two days before Halloween. (Photo Courtesy Kayla Gough)

Comments

[Jen B.]

Oh my gosh! I'm freezing just reading your post and looking at the picture! I guess I won't complain that it rained on Halloween night. Stay warm in Colorado!

[Kidspressblog]

What a special Halloween! I wish I could trick or treat with snow boots on my feet.

[matt]

I hope no one got hurt or buried under the snow because, that would have been bad, oh and I mean bad!