Tag: Snow
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NWS mapping shows possibility of 12-plus inches of snow on some peaks this weekend
The National Weather Service has released their mapping for snowfall that’s about to hit this weekend – but keep in mind, longer-term mapping from Pivotal Weather indicates that the snow will likely continue into next Wednesday, as well. In the most likely 80-percent chance scenario, the National Weather Service is indicating that the San Juans,…
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14-plus inches of snow could hit some Colorado peaks over upcoming days
Widespread snowfall is expected to move through the state over coming days, with a more significant wave of snow likely to start on Sunday and continue into next week. According to the National Weather Service, on-and-off snow through Sunday morning should drop flurries around much of Colorado’s high country, though most areas should be limited…
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NWS ‘risk of heavy snow’ map includes large swath of Colorado next week
As you may have heard, three more rounds of snow are expected to hit Colorado through the month’s end. While one of those waves is expected to land on Friday, another, more significant round of snow could soon follow. Per the National Weather Service ‘Risk of Heavy Snow’ map that’s produced by the agency’s Climate…
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Up to 12 inches of snow could hit peaks on Friday – but more is likely on the way
The first of three waves of snow expected to hit Colorado through the end of April should land on Friday, and while more significant snow could be on the way, some specific areas could get snow in the range of eight to 12 inches as this initial round lands. Earlier today, the National Weather Service…
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70-vehicle I-70 crash caused by heavy snow, fast driving, state patrol says
A Tuesday crash involving up to 70 vehicles on Interstate 70 eastbound is believed to have primarily been caused by wet, heavy snow, authorities said Wednesday. The crash, which occurred just east of the Eisenhower Tunnel around 3 p.m. Tuesday, injured 19 people, eight of whom were hospitalized, Colorado State Patrol said in a Wednesday…
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About 18 inches of snow could hit some Colorado peaks this week
While Colorado’s snowpack continues its downward trend, its rate of decline has slowed in recent days – likely due to more moderate April temperatures compared to those of March and a few snowstorms that have blown through. Another one of those snowstorms is set to hit this week, and if the high-end scenario occurs, some peaks…
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Colorado’s ‘best beach’ may not appear this year because of low snowpack
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in Camping, Colorado News, Environment, Hiking, Lifestyle, News, Outdoors, Things to Do, travel, WeatherMedano Creek — a seasonal waterway that cuts directly next to Colorado’s Great Sand Dunes — may not have enough snow runoff to reach its usual location. Visitors to Colorado’s Great Sand Dunes National Park this spring and early summer may miss out on a surreal seasonal attraction. Due to a dry winter with below-average…
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‘Winter weather advisories’ issued with 36-plus inches of snow possible on some Colorado peaks
The start of Colorado’s first April snowstorm is a day away and the strong snowfall forecast is holding true. According to the National Weather Service, a storm that’s forecasted to hit between Wednesday and Thursday should bring totals in the range of eight to 24 inches of snow to most peaks across Colorado’s mountainous region…
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Ski area could get 25″ of snow this week in Colorado
The much-hyped wave of spring snow that’s set to hit the state of Colorado is nearly upon us, and predictions from the National Weather Service show that in the most likely scenario, some peaks could get more than a foot over the next few days. In the ‘high-end’ scenario, those totals are even more impressive,…
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How a ‘Super El Niño’ could bring heavy snow to Colorado next winter
Colorado’s snowpack is at a record low, but meteorologists are forecasting a super El Niño event for this year that could help. DENVER — Colorado’s snowpack hit record lows this past winter following a near-absence of major storms, but the 9NEWS Weather Impact Team said the state may be in for a dramatic turnaround. A developing “super…