Denver’s official weather reports come from DIA. Here’s why — and how you can help complete them

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Romping dog and unofficial snow measurement on Jan. 19, 2023. Recent snowstorms have prompted folks to again ask why Denver’s official snowfall measurement comes from Denver International Airport.

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Denver's west side under many inches of snow. Dec. 29, 2022.
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Denver's west side under many inches of snow. Dec. 29, 2022.

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Denver International Airport temperatures dipped below minus 10 degrees Thursday morning, Dec. 12, 2022.

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