I passed through Laramie the last week in September and saw snow then, so I’m not surprised you’re getting it now.
The snow we got last week barely covered the grass; Laramie got 3" because they’re at such a high elevation. It was pretty decent otherwise. And it’s still a little early for measureable snow.
I’m jealous you’re at the beach in October ! We live so close yet life never really allows us much time to get there. If you get close to Williamsburg or Blacksburg there are some great yarn shops.