Colorado is bracing for another round of winter weather, with forecasters predicting nearly 3 feet of snow in some areas of the Front Range and Eastern Plains on Friday.
Metro Denver and the southern foothills are expected to receive 7 to 14 inches of snow, with the heaviest snowfall anticipated along Interstate 70 and to the south.
The National Weather Service issued a winter storm warning, advising against travel east and southeast of Denver as heavy snow impacts are expected to last into Saturday. Rural areas in eastern Douglas, Elbert, Lincoln, and southern Washington counties should prepare for potential stranded conditions.
Historic snow accumulation is forecasted in Elbert and Lincoln counties, with snow levels reaching nearly 3 feet in some locations.
Drivers in the metro area should anticipate a challenging evening commute as heavy snowfall is expected to begin around noon, with rates of 1 to 2 inches per hour continuing into the evening.
The Colorado Department of Transportation is urging drivers to avoid travel east of Interstate 25 and south of Interstate 76 due to treacherous winter conditions. The next round of the storm is expected to be more severe than the current conditions.
CDOT officials anticipate moderate to extreme impacts throughout the eastern half of the state, particularly on the Eastern Plains and southern Colorado. Long-term road closures may be necessary in affected areas.
In contrast, northern Colorado, including Fort Collins, Greeley, and the Eastern Plains north of I-76, is likely to experience milder snowfall, according to the National Weather Service.
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Originally Published: November 7, 2024 at 6:02 PM MST
