We entered the month of March, experienced Daylight Saving Time, and are beginning to enjoy the extra sun and bit of warmth! It might appear as if spring is around the corner, but how much snow does Colorado really get in March?
March in Colorado usually does not bring flower blossoms and greenery, but rather another big snowstorm or two!
March Snowfall in Colorado
Denver’s average high temperature in March is around 55 degrees Fahrenheit, and the chance of precipitation (rain or snow) averages 18%. In Breckenridge, the average high is only 38 degrees, with precipitation (usually snow) averaging 21%.
Colorado’s March may be a month of transition from winter to spring, but for most of the state, March is the snowiest month! The average snow fall in the month of March has been consistently steady with an average of about 12 inches in Denver and even more in the mountains. This 12 inches represents 33% of all the snow that Colorado gets throughout the winter season.
This means that March is a month of snowstorms and wild temperature swings, so don’t get your bathing suits out just yet. Instead, find out what you can do to enjoy Colorado during its snowy months!
Slide Through March with Fun Winter Activities
Some of our favorite snow activities include:
- Sledding and Snow Tubing
- Breckenridge offers free sledding hills at Carter Park and Runway Sledding Hill
- Check out extreme sledding at the Country Boy Mine
- Tubing at Frisco Adventure Park—just make sure to make a reservation! As well as at Copper Mountain and Keystone
- Skiing/Snowboarding
- Opportunities at Keystone, Breckenridge, Copper Mountain, Vail resorts
- Snowmobiling
- Vail offers snowmobiling at Vail Backcountry Tours or Sage Outdoor Adventures
- Breckenridge Snowmobiling runs tours in Breckenridge, Frisco, Keystone, Copper, Vail, and Beaver Creek
- Sit next to a cozy fire with hot chocolate!
- Build a snowman (you can do this anywhere and for free!)
- Snowshoeing
- Read up on 5 snowshoe trails near Breckenridge and Summit County Snowshoe Hikes for the Family or check out AllTrails to find a snowshoe hike near you
If the Vail Valley is your March destination of choice, check out our previous post on the Vail Valley’s best winter activities!
Snowy Roads, No Problem!
Now stands the bigger question of how to reach the mountains and experience the best of the winter months if the roads are covered in snow?
Instead of braving the icy conditions yourself, let Peak 1 Express handle the snow with our fleet of luxury vehicles. Conveniently meet us at Denver International Airport, and we will get you to Summit County or the Vail Valley in time for your winter adventure!
The benefits of taking transportation rather than driving yourself include:
- Less stress about navigating icy roads
- Trusted drivers with training and experience driving in the mountains
- No need to worry about planning your route or navigating with GPS
- Free Wi-Fi and water bottles
- Choose from shared shuttle services and private charter options
- Door to Door drop off and pick with our shared shuttles from The Denver International Airport
- Discount Shuttle service Stations in popular areas (Breckenridge, Vail, Frisco, Copper, Keystone)
With the weather in March being unpredictable, we also stay on top of storm protocols, traffic and accident alerts, and road conditions to ensure our guests arrive at their destination in a safe and timely manner!
With the services offered by Peak 1 Express, you will be able to enjoy the winter activities and fresh powder in March without any winter transportation stress! (You might even wish this winter weather would stay?) No matter your destination, plan your trip to the mountains as soon as you can to take advantage of all March still has to offer and our custom transportation offerings!
Written by Sarah Wagner, Contributing Member of the Sales and Marketing Department
Edited by Rosa Canales, Marketing Specialist