From checking your gutters to making sure you have a good shovel on hand, here are some things you can do to help prepare your home for winter.
Fort Collins received its first snowfall of the season, albeit just enough to cover the grass, and after a mild weekend is forecast to see more rain and snow and lows in the teens.
Late October weather system brought Fort Collins first snow of the season
The Oct. 29-31 storm brought 0.1 inch of snow and .31 inches of precipitation, as recorded at the city's official weather station on the main campus of CSU.
It was the first precipitation for the city in October.
The average for Fort Collins in October is 1.25 inches of precipitation and 4.1 inches of snow, according to the Colorado Climate Center.
Here is when to expect rain, snow and lows in the teens in Fort Collins
According to the National Weather Service:
Here are stories to help with fall lawn and garden preparation as well as disposal options for leaves and pumpkins
Still need to blow out your sprinklers and prepare for those cold temps? Check out our previous story on fall lawn, garden and sprinkler system tips. To learn how to dispose of your leaves, check out this story and for pumpkins click here.