It's been 22 years since Colorado experienced a huge three-day storm that began on St. Patrick’s Day and dumped nearly 32 inches of snow on Denver. The "March 2003 Blizzard" brought 40 inches of snow to Aurora and more than six feet to Evergreen. The 2003 snow storm closed Interstate 70, stranding skiers in the mountains. Denver International Airport was closed too, leaving thousands of travelers stranded at the airport. And the sheer weight of the snow ripped a hole in DIA’s canvas roof. Some local students also got what amounted to a two-week long spring break thanks to the timing of the blizzard. The March 2003 storm is the second-snowiest storm recorded in Denver. The 1913 blizzard dumped nearly 46 inches of snow on the city, virtually shutting it down. According to old articles, people had to sleep at work because they couldn't get home, and schools and businesses were closed for days. More local videos here: https://bit.ly/2Pa0d1l Subscribe to NEXT: http://bit.ly/2eP1GwI Stay connected: 9NEWS Website: http://www.9news.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ilike9news X: https://x.com/9NEWS Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/9newsdenver/ Download the 9NEWS App: https://www.9news.com/appredirect/ Sign up for the 9NEWSLETTER: https://www.9news.com/email 9NEWS (KUSA) is located in Denver, Colorado.