Snowstorm to Blanket Colorado Mountains with Up to 5 Inches by Friday
DENVER, Colo. — A winter storm is set to strike Colorado‘s Interstate 70 mountain corridor, bringing up to 5 inches of snow on Friday, while metro Denver is expected to see a transition to rain, according to the National Weather Service.
Bruno Rodriguez, a meteorologist with the National Weather Service, stated the Front Range residents can anticipate precipitation from a “fairly weak” storm system arriving tonight. Rain and possibly mixed snow showers are expected to start overnight and continue into Friday morning. However, with temperatures hovering in the mid-30s, significant snow accumulation is unlikely.
For those heading to the mountains for the weekend, snow accumulations of 1 to 5 inches are forecast. Rodriguez noted that areas near Monument Hill and Palmer Divide might experience some slushy conditions due to the warmer temperatures.
The storm system also poses a risk of high winds across Colorado’s Eastern Plains, with gusts potentially exceeding 65 mph, particularly peaking Friday afternoon. As a result, the state is under a wind advisory that includes Denver, as well as Adams, Jefferson, Arapahoe, and several other counties.
“Windy conditions will elevate fire danger across the urban corridor and plains through the weekend,” Rodriguez warned, emphasizing the need for caution amidst these turbulent weather conditions.
While snow showers are projected to linger in the mountains on Saturday, drier weather is expected at lower elevations. Forecasters are already looking ahead to another round of snow anticipated late Tuesday and into Wednesday, with colder temperatures potentially leading to more accumulation in the Denver area at that time.
As the winter season draws to a close, many residents are ready for spring’s arrival. April brings uncertainty in snowfall patterns, with the last measurable snow typically recorded later in the month in many areas across the West.
Overall, Colorado’s weather reflects a transitional season with recurrent late-winter storms, leading to varied conditions across the state.
