Here’s how you can share your snow photos, videos with 9NEWS

DENVER — Snow is falling in the Denver metro area as a historic storm passes through the Eastern Plains of Colorado, and we want you to share your pictures and videos with us.

With the possibility of more than a foot of snow accumulation in some areas between Friday and Saturday, the winter weather will make for picturesque views, backyards and even patio furniture. Whatever it may be, we know you’re capturing it — and 9NEWS wants to see it all! 

The two easiest ways to share your content with 9NEWS is through text messages and the ‘Near Me’ feature on the free 9NEWS mobile app. 

As a contributor, your photos or videos could be shared on our newscasts, website, and social media pages. Here’s a step-by-step on how that can happen:

1. Open the 9NEWS app on your smartphone
2. On the bottom right, you’ll see a button called “Near Me” — click it
3. A map will pop up, zoom in or out to find photos, videos, and stories from around Colorado                                                           

A black pin means it’s from 9NEWS, and an orange pin means it’s someone shared by the community, like you! Red pins indicate breaking news.

You can even search for a specific location using the search bar at the bottom. For example, if you type in Westminster, it will automatically take you to photos and stories from that area.

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To share content with us:                                                           

1. Click the orange button in the top left part of the screen that says “Share with Us”
2. Upload your photo or video directly from your device
3. Fill out the fields: give it a title, a credit, your email, and tell us where it was taken
4. It will then be reviewed and approved by 9NEWS

Download the 9NEWS APP
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Google Play: http://on9news.tv/1lWnC5n 

Text 9NEWS at 303-871-1491 to share what you see happening in your community. You can text a photo, video or question. 

You can also text certain keywords to receive an automated response with specific information. Give it a try: text WEATHER to 303-817-1491 to get the most recent forecast.