If you are moving to Colorado from another area in the country you may be expecting a lot of snow in the winter. Down in the Denver metro area we are actually much drier than in the mountains. We tend to get snow and a few days later it is gone as the sun melts it off. That being said one thing to consider is the facing of the driveway. Just a note if the driveway faces north expect to shovel a lot more than your neighbor across the street and have more ice build up. Although the sun comes out a lot if your new house is in the shade the cold nights will freeze things solid. Just some thoughts to consider when out house shopping.