Snow expected to hit Colorado mountains this weekend

It’s looking like some snow is setting up to hit Colorado’s mountains this weekend, though anticipated totals have been a bit downgraded from some initial reporting that indicated as much as 10 inches could accumulate in a few select high-elevation parts of southwest Colorado.

Per mapping from the National Weather Service, the hardest-hit spot should now be the state’s northern mountains in the area of the Continental Divide, though totals should top out at about six inches in the ‘high-end’ scenario (10% chance of that scenario).

The more likely ‘80% chance’ scenario shows peak totals ending up at about three inches, with snow even moreso restricted to higher elevations.

The most likely ‘expected’ snowfall scenario; 80% chance. Photo: National Weather Service.

Impacts from this snow should be minimal with exception of those seeking to summit mountains in impacted areas. Even just a little bit of snow can mean traction and route-finding issues for hikers. Plan ahead accordingly and expect cold temperatures.

Find more weather information on the NWS website.


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