6+ inches of snow likely to bring hazardous conditions to Colorado
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It’s beginning to look a lot like winter in Colorado, with more snow and strong winds on the way.
A winter weather advisory remains in effect until 9:00 p.m. Monday, with heavy snow showers bringing 2 to 7 inches and strong winds gusting up to 60 mph expected over the central and northern Colorado mountains.
Winter Weather Advisory continues for the mountains through this evening with snow and blowing snow. #cowx pic.twitter.com/ilDG00Nt9m — NWS Boulder (@NWSBoulder) October 21, 2019
Strong winds will continue throughout parts of the state into Monday evening, with significantly reduced visibilities expected with falling and blowing snow. Here’s a look at peak wind gusts seen from over the weekend.
Here are some of the peak wind gusts over the past 24 hours across south central and southeastern Colorado. #cowx pic.twitter.com/JXW2m72Hfz — NWS Pueblo (@NWSPueblo) October 20, 2019
Colorado’s central, northern, and southeast mountains are likely to see additional snowfall over the next several days, particularly over higher mountains and mountain passes.
According to OpenSnow, the second big wave of snow hitting Wednesday evening into Thursday could bring snow accumulations of 2-6 inches to parts of the state.
Slippery mountain travel today, Winter Weather Advisory in effect til 9 pm MDT. Check https://t.co/uoUwxQXFoP. pic.twitter.com/SP8bWvaQGY — NWS Boulder (@NWSBoulder) October 21, 2019
Please note that all weather statements are subject to change or extend. We recommend visiting OpenSnow for a full in-depth forecast throughout the winter season.
Plan on slippery roads with ice and snow, especially over high mountain passes. For travel alerts, passenger vehicle traction laws, and chain laws, visit COtrip.org.