A winter storm expected to hit southern Colorado on Wednesday could drop more than a foot of snow in the mountains and up to six inches in the southern metro area.
Meteorologists are having a tough time predicting how much accumulation different areas will see, but any reports of double-digit inches of snow are likely incorrect.
Wednesday’s welcome winter weather in Durango is expected to be short-lived, forecasters at the National Weather Service say. In what the Durango Weather guy called a “better than nothing storm,”
What was a winter storm watch yesterday has since been upgraded to a winter weather advisory for the eastern San Juan Mountains. High passes such as Wolf Creek Pass are included in this advisory. Between now and 11 PM Thursday, accumulation amounts range from 6 to 12″.
Here are the lowest temperatures across Colorado on Monday morning, according to the National Weather Service.
Here are the lowest temperatures across Colorado on Tuesday morning, according to the National Weather Service.
Winter weather advisories or winter storm warnings were in place for seven states early Tuesday morning, with the National Weather Service forecasting up to 12 inches of snow for some parts of the country. Winter storms can cause power outages, while snow can interfere with travel and create dangerous driving conditions.
"If you liked yesterday, you'll love today, with more gorgeous weather ahead for southern Colorado on Tuesday," Meteorologist Alan Rose with Gazette news partner KOAA said. "Skies will remain bright and sunny region-wide on Tuesday, helping to boost temperatures into the 40s and lower 50s on the Plains."
The snow storm that rolled across southern Colorado and into the Front Range Wednesday night will clear by Thursday evening.
Another weekend, another storm with this latest one zeroing in on the northern I-25 corridor, foothills and mountains, which could see a foot of snow.
Snow is here! A winter storm hit Southern Colorado overnight and is expected to continue through Thursday morning. National Weather Service forecasters