In a sign of the changing seasons, a massive fall storm has swept from the Rockies to the Plains this weekend, bringing along with it a plethora of weather, say AccuWeather meteorologists.

An unusual early-October heavy rain event, strong wind gusts, an increased risk of wildfires, the threat of damaging thunderstorms and, yes—even accumulating snow—are expected to continue as a result from this storm as it moves from the West toward the nation's heartland through Sunday.

A big cooldown comes with some snow in the Rockies

After moving ashore from the Pacific and bringing rain to some West Coast locales last week, the next to feel the effects of the storm was the interior West, including the Rockies. For some in the higher elevations, it is the second opportunity this season for snow a

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