--- title: Scenes from the big blast of snow that hit Breckenridge May 18, 2017 description: May 18 looks more like January 18 in Breckenridge --- [![breckenridge-me-blog.png](https://www.breckenridge.me/hs-fs/hubfs/breckenridge-me-blog.png?width=246&name=breckenridge-me-blog.png "breckenridge-me-blog.png")](http://breckenridge.me) [![breckenridge-me-blog.png](https://www.breckenridge.me/hs-fs/hubfs/breckenridge-me-blog.png?width=246&name=breckenridge-me-blog.png "breckenridge-me-blog.png")](http://breckenridge.me) [**](https://www.breckenridge.me/scenes-from-the-big-blast-of-snow-that-hit-breckenridge-may-18-2017#) 2 ![featured image 2](https://cdn2.hubspot.net/hub/383029/hubfs/Assets_Crystal_Theme_2016/Image/mt-0447-about-bg-1.jpg?t=1474523306593&width=1920&name=mt-0447-about-bg-1.jpg) Family # Scenes from the big blast of snow that hit Breckenridge May 18, 2017 ![](https://www.breckenridge.me/hubfs/polinalaconte2.jpg) By [Polina LaConte](https://www.breckenridge.me/author/polina-laconte) May 19, 2017 ### Posts by Topic - [Family (106)](https://www.breckenridge.me/topic/family) - [Ski (70)](https://www.breckenridge.me/topic/ski) - [Activities (57)](https://www.breckenridge.me/topic/activities) - [Events (50)](https://www.breckenridge.me/topic/events) - [Ski Industry (42)](https://www.breckenridge.me/topic/ski-industry) - [Around Town (38)](https://www.breckenridge.me/topic/around-town) - [Winter (34)](https://www.breckenridge.me/topic/winter) - [Outdoor (30)](https://www.breckenridge.me/topic/outdoor) - [Weather and Terrain (30)](https://www.breckenridge.me/topic/weather-and-terrain) - [Summer (29)](https://www.breckenridge.me/topic/summer) - [News (25)](https://www.breckenridge.me/topic/news) - [Amusement (24)](https://www.breckenridge.me/topic/amusement) - [Tips and Tricks (22)](https://www.breckenridge.me/topic/tips-and-tricks) - [snow (22)](https://www.breckenridge.me/topic/snow) - [Shopping and Dining (20)](https://www.breckenridge.me/topic/shopping-and-dining) - [Season Passes (19)](https://www.breckenridge.me/topic/season-passes) - [Spring Skiing (18)](https://www.breckenridge.me/topic/spring-skiing) - [Videos (15)](https://www.breckenridge.me/topic/videos) - [Free (14)](https://www.breckenridge.me/topic/free) - [Holiday (13)](https://www.breckenridge.me/topic/holiday) - [Off-Season (11)](https://www.breckenridge.me/topic/off-season) - [Date Night (9)](https://www.breckenridge.me/topic/date-night) - [Fitness (8)](https://www.breckenridge.me/topic/fitness) - [Notable Locals (7)](https://www.breckenridge.me/topic/notable-locals) - [History (5)](https://www.breckenridge.me/topic/history) - [Music (5)](https://www.breckenridge.me/topic/music) - [Lodging (4)](https://www.breckenridge.me/topic/lodging) - [Après-Ski (3)](https://www.breckenridge.me/topic/après-ski) - [Nightlife (2)](https://www.breckenridge.me/topic/nightlife) - [Contest (1)](https://www.breckenridge.me/topic/contest) - [Golf (1)](https://www.breckenridge.me/topic/golf) - [Luxury Adventures (1)](https://www.breckenridge.me/topic/luxury-adventures) Search Breckenridge received 2 feet or more of snow in a freak storm that rushed through the mountains of Summit County on May 17-18, 2017. Here's some scenes from that massive snow storm, which will leave residents inconveinced, but snow lovers happy, for days to come.  >   > > [#zgtv #zgtvbreakingnews @patgep chunkin' turns on an untouched #Pali face on the #range161 today 5.18.17. The getting was good #onthehill with great friends at @arapahoe_basin. #abasin @westonbackcountry #westonbackcountry](https://www.instagram.com/p/BUQF6XajIz5/) > > A post shared by Zach Griffin (@zgriff) on May 18, 2017 at 4:03pm PDT   >   > > [😳 Summer in #Breckenridge! 📷: @gandalfs_gardener](https://www.instagram.com/p/BUPNDcbAxoR/) > > A post shared by Best of Breck (@bestofbreck) on May 18, 2017 at 7:46am PDT >   > > [This morning playing in #snow at #breck #dogpark in #breckenridge #colorado #newfie #newfoundlanddog #dogsofinsta #doglife #snowing](https://www.instagram.com/p/BUPErDXhUUm/) > > A post shared by Max the Breckenridge Newfie (@maxthebrecknewfie) on May 18, 2017 at 6:33am PDT >   > > [Now this is appropriate Spring weather! @missjohnna #breckenridge #breckdaily #brecklife #breck #breckbecause #bestofbreck #exploresummit #breckenridgecolorado #colorado](https://www.instagram.com/p/BUPHnXLBiV1/) > > A post shared by Breck Daily (@breckdaily) on May 18, 2017 at 6:59am PDT >   > > [Today winter returned to #FriscoCo with a generous helping of #snow 📷 @jon.myboy](https://www.instagram.com/p/BUQBrzrFdfS/) > > A post shared by Town of Frisco, Colorado (@townoffrisco) on May 18, 2017 at 3:26pm PDT >   > > [April showers bring May snow towers ❄️ #Flakes #PomRomp2k17 #Breckenridge #SummitSnow](https://www.instagram.com/p/BUPPWcElrXJ/) > > A post shared by Lydia Rhino (@lydiaarhinoo) on May 18, 2017 at 8:06am PDT ### POPULAR POSTS ### Subscribe to Email Updates ### Recent Posts ### Posts by Topic - [Family (106)](https://www.breckenridge.me/topic/family) - [Ski (70)](https://www.breckenridge.me/topic/ski) - [Activities (57)](https://www.breckenridge.me/topic/activities) - [Events (50)](https://www.breckenridge.me/topic/events) - [Ski Industry (42)](https://www.breckenridge.me/topic/ski-industry) ![footer-skiier.jpg](https://www.breckenridge.me/hs-fs/hubfs/footer-skiier.jpg?width=4278&name=footer-skiier.jpg "footer-skiier.jpg") CONNECT WITH US - [**](http://www.facebook.com/breckenridge.me) Contact Us [888-784-8643](callto:888-784-8643)   SIGN UP FOR UPDATES Copyright © 2022 Resortia LLC [Privacy Policy](https://www.breckenridge.me/privacy)