PHOENIX -- The first day of Fall feels more like the first day of winter for some of the mountain West, with light snow and chilly temperatures across Colorado and freeze warnings for higher elevations in New Mexico, Wyoming, Nevada, Utah and Arizona.
A winter storm watch has been issued Tuesday for Boulder, Colo., and surrounding areas in the Rocky Mountain foothills.
Light snow was reported Monday in Vail and other mountain towns, and more was expected Tuesday. At least 3 inches of snow fell in parts of the foothills west of Denver.
The cold weather and snow have prompted Colorado's Loveland ski area to turn on its snowmaking machines earlier than planned.
Temperatures in Denver dipped into to the upper 30s overnight, and low 30s in Flagstaff.
CLICK ON THE SLIDESHOW TO SEE PHOTOS OF WEATHER AROUND ARIZONAThe new season also brought a dusty morning to the East Valley.
Scottsdale drivers were greeted by an early dust storm. High winds blew dust along the Loop 101 around Shea Boulevard and Via de Ventura.
