First snow of the season in Santa Fe

Santa Fe, New Mexico, turned into a winter wonderland on Tuesday as the first snow of the season fell across the city.

While many are still enjoying fall colors, snow is appearing in the forecast for others. Santa Fe, N.M., saw the first snow of the season on Tuesday, and there's more on the way according to the WeatherRadar. In Santa Fe, the first snow typically occurs between October 1 and 31, so we're a little behind schedule this year.

A few factors impact when a region will see its first snow, including latitude and altitude. Typically, the further north you are located and the higher your altitude is, the earlier you will see snow. Snow can happen year-round in some areas, such as the highest elevations of the Rockies. In other regions, like the Deep South, Gulf Coast or Desert Southwest, snow is rare and absent most years.

Generally, in the Midwest, Great Lakes and Northeast, the season's first snowfall can be expected between Oct. 1 and Oct. 31. The Mid-Atlantic, Ozarks and Southern Appalachians often see their first snowfalls in November, while December snow is more common across the mid-South. Our WeatherRadar can show you when snow is on the way!