Tag: Snow
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12 inches of snow possible on I-25: “First impactful snow” of season for Front Range
With what the National Weather Service is describing as the “first impactful snow for the I-25 corridor” of the season ahead, Coloradans are already being told to expect a slow, slick, and hazardous commute on Wednesday morning. Snow is expected to start falling around midnight on Tuesday, continuing into Wednesday in this part of the…
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Avalanche risk in Colorado hits highest level of season thus far
There’s been an uptick in avalanche risk in Colorado after big snow this weekend with more snow on the way. The Colorado Avalanche Information Center (CAIC) announced that the risk forecast includes considerable avalanche danger (three of five) for the first time this season in the Raggeds Wilderness. There is also moderate avalanche danger (two…
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After 224 days, Denver finally receives measurable snowfall
It may just be a dusting, but it still counts. After 224 days, one of the longest streaks on record, Denver finally received a measurable snowfall Friday night. The accumulation, the first measurable amount this season, totaled just 0.2 inches at Denver International Airport and 0.3 inches in Boulder, a National Weather Service spokesperson confirmed…
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Colorado resort expected to get foot of snow over next 5 days
Amid a dry season thus far, Colorado’s skiers and snowboarders are getting desperate. That said, this weekend should bring some decent snow totals to a few spots around the state. According to the high-end National Weather Service snowfall forecast, some high-elevation areas could get about 18 to 24 inches of snow through Monday morning, particularly…
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Up to 24″ of snow could fall on some Colorado peaks over Thanksgiving weekend
As the incoming weather pattern continues to shift and evolve, it’s looking like a large portion of Colorado’s mountainous terrain could get hit pretty hard with snow over Thanksgiving weekend in what should turn out to be one of the most significant snowstorms of the season thus far. According to the National Weather Service, northern…
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‘Risk of heavy snow’ ahead for half of Colorado over upcoming days
With a busy weekend of Thanksgiving travel on the way, let’s talk snow. Based on mapping from the National Weather Service, it doesn’t look like winter weather will bring too many impacts to Colorado during the first portion of the holiday weekend – but expect changes after that. After a mostly dry week (aside from…
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Forecast shows another 12″ of snow possible in parts of Colorado through Saturday morning
With parts of mountainous Colorado starting to get more regular snowfall as the second half of November hits, it’s likely that more on-and-off snow is on the way over the next few days into the start of next week. In the most likely scenario (80% chance), the National Weather Service is calling for some parts…
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Up to 18 inches of snow could hit some Colorado mountains this week
It’s looking like consistent snow is finally starting to be a reality in Colorado’s mountainous terrain as the ski season gets underway. Fresh flakes on the Front Range, however, continue to be unlikely. Per the latest snowfall forecast from the National Weather Service, parts of Colorado could get between 12 and 18 inches of snow…
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DON’T FREEZE THIS WINTER: Here’s how long it takes for frostbite to occur at various temps and wind speeds
When it comes to exploring Colorado’s mountains, one big factor that tends get ignored during prep is the wind forecast. Wind in Colorado can get extremely strong and varies quite a bit by location, elevation, and timing, making it crucial to heed warnings found on websites like the National Weather Service and Mountain-Forecast.com when planning for an…
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Up to 12″ of snow this weekend in Colorado with widespread ‘risk of heavy snow’ on the way
Finally! Finally! More snow is set to fall in Colorado! With statewide snowpack at just 17 percent of what’s typical for November 14 – less snowpack than about 36 of 38 seasons since 1987 – the National Weather Service has announced that widespread snow will fall this weekend. While most mountains should get a dusting…