Denver's biggest September snowstorm: 1936 film captures aftermath
On Sept. 26-28, 1936, Denver saw its biggest snowstorm to hit so early in the season, according to the National Weather Service. By the time it was over, a total of 16.5 inches of snow fell in downtown Denver, and 21.3 inches of snow was recorded at the former Stapleton International Airport. It also brought the September record for the most snowfall recorded in 24 hours. 15 inches of snow was measured between 6 p.m. on Sept. 27 and 6 p.m. on Sept. 28 in Denver, according to the NWS. Watch film from the storm and a classic newsreel. » Subscribe to FOX31 on YouTube: https://bit.ly/2PntEm4 » Watch more FOX31 videos: https://bit.ly/3vIWTjd Visit our homepage: https://kdvr.com Download the FOX31 App: https://kdvr.com/apps Subscribe to our newsletters: https://kdvr.com/newsletters FOX31 on Facebook: https://facebook.com/fox31denver FOX31 on Twitter: https://twitter.com/kdvr FOX31 on Instagram: https://instagram.com/fox31denver FOX31 KDVR is your source for news, weather, and sports in Denver and throughout Colorado. We're always covering the latest breaking news 24/7. We bring you Problem Solvers investigations; news stories dedicated to military members, veterans and their families through Serving Those Who Serve; and we cover our state's unique and changing forecast with Pinpoint Weather. #News #Colorado #FOX31
