Spring storm hits Colorado

METRO DENVER

• Below 6,000 feet, snowfall accumulation should be limited.
• Denver and north, across the Fort Collins area, could see several inches of snow by Tuesday morning.
• Travelers along I-25 in northern Colorado should be prepared for slick spots late this evening into Tuesday morning.
• Drivers should be prepared for slower travel times for the morning rush hour.

I-70 MOUNTAIN CORRIDOR

• The National Weather Service (NWS) has issued a Winter Storm Warning on the I-70 Mountain Corridor through Tuesday, with heavy snow likely on Vail and Loveland passes. Other high-elevation areas will be affected
• Expect chain and traction laws, with safety closures possible.
• Delays on Monday are expected to be connected to weather conditions rather than volume, which is predicted to be moderate.
• The heaviest snowfall is forecast for Monday night.

NORTHWEST COLORADO

• A hazardous weather outlook has been issued for much of Western Colorado.
• Snow will accumulate mainly above 8,500 feet, with the heaviest accumulation above 10,000 feet.
• High mountain passes will be impacted by a few to several inches of snow accumulation, with lighter accumulations and wet roads affecting other lower-elevation roadways through the mountains.

SOUTHWEST & SOUTH CENTRAL COLORADO

• A Winter Weather Advisory is in effect until 6 p.m. Tuesday.
• Total snow accumulations of eight to 14 inches are expected at 9,000 feet and above.
• Snow will cause travel difficulties. Expect snow-covered roads and limited visibility.
• Heavy rain is expected at times in lower elevations, which could cause localized flash flooding—especially the 416 Fire and Spring Fire burn scar areas.

SOUTHEAST COLORADO

• There is a hazardous weather outlook for portions of Central, East Central and Southeast Colorado.
• Snow may be heavy at times over the mountains above 10,000 feet, with snow accumulations of 10 to 20 inches expected across the Eastern Sawatch and Mosquito Ranges, Pikes Peak, Palmer Divide, Northern Sangre de Cristo Mountains.
• Heavy rain is expected at times in lower elevations, which could cause localized flash flooding—especially the Spring Fire burn scar areas.

NORTHEAST COLORADO

• A hazardous weather outlook is in effect for Northeast and North Central Colorado.
• There is a Winter Storm Warning in effect for the mountains and foothills Monday afternoon into Tuesday.
• There is a Winter Weather Advisory in effect for High Park, and Eastern Larimer and Northern Weld counties from noon Monday through Tuesday morning.