Fresh Snowfall Expected in Colorado Mountains
Colorado’s mountains are preparing for several inches of fresh snowfall on Sunday, accompanied by strong winds in the lower elevation foothills and Eastern Plains, as per the National Weather Service.
The Park Range mountains in northern Colorado are projected to receive the most snow, with Mount Zirkel, the highest summit in the range, expecting up to 8 inches of snow on Sunday. Other areas in the Rocky Mountains, like Cameron Pass, Muddy Pass, and Rabbit Ears Pass, are forecasted to receive between 3 and 6 inches of snow.
However, little to no snow accumulation is expected in Colorado’s southern mountains, including the Sangre de Cristo and San Juan ranges, according to NWS forecasters.
The NWS Hazardous Weather Outlook has warned of strong and potentially damaging winds up to 75 mph in the foothills and lower-elevation mountains on Sunday, with the highest threat zone being along and north of Interstate 70.
Gusty winds of 35 to 45 mph are also expected across the plains in the afternoon, with wind speeds near the Colorado-Wyoming border reaching up to 60 mph.
While snowfall is expected to taper off in the mountains by the afternoon, windy conditions may lead to blowing snow and white-out conditions, especially along mountain passes.
Forecasters anticipate gusty winds to persist overnight and gradually subside by Monday, with a weak storm system bringing light snow back to the mountains on Tuesday.
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