Denver and Colorado Rockies Brace for Multiple Rounds of Accumulating Snow This Week

Denver and the Colorado Rockies are preparing for a series of wintry storms that will bring significant snowfall to the region this week. According to AccuWeather meteorologists, multiple storms will impact the central and southern Rockies, with at least one of these storms affecting the Denver metro area.

The first storm is expected to move southeastward through the Rockies on Tuesday night through Wednesday, bringing steady snow and cooler air to a large part of Colorado and the central Rockies. In the Denver area, this storm is likely to produce less than 3 inches of snow, but higher elevations to the south, including the Palmer Divide, could see 3-6 inches of snow.

The mountains and Colorado ski areas will receive the most snowfall, with some areas like Copper Mountain already reporting nearly two feet of snow from the recent storm on Sunday into Monday. This early-season snowfall has caused significant travel disruptions, including backups, stalled vehicles, and accidents on snow-covered roads like Interstate 70.

A second and stronger storm may bring even heavier snowfall to portions of Colorado and the central and southern Rockies from Thursday through Saturday. The exact track of this storm will be crucial in determining the amount of snow that falls in cities such as Denver and Colorado Springs. Where the snowfall from both storms overlaps, total snowfall could reach 1-3 feet in the mountains, with locally higher amounts possible.

Motorists are advised to be prepared for slow travel and delays due to snow-covered roads and reduced visibility, especially during the early morning hours. The risk of accidents is higher due to the first significant snowfall of the season, which may catch drivers off guard.

In addition to the snow, the region can also expect a mix of rain and snow later in the week, particularly in the intermediate elevations around Albuquerque, New Mexico. The combination of these storms will also lead to a new zone of torrential rain and flash flooding in the south-central United States later this week and over the weekend.