Tag: Snowfall
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‘Winter Storm Warning’ activated with double-digit totals possible on I-25
Thursday and Friday are set to bring snow to a large portion of Colorado, and if the ‘high-end’ snowfall forecast from the National Weather Service holds true (10% chance), major travel impacts could occur along both I-25 and I-70. In the state’s more populated Front Range, snow is expected to ramp up during late-afternoon hours…
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Double-digit snow totals expected in northern Colorado over upcoming days
Following windy conditions on Friday, a decent amount of snow is expected to land in northern and central Colorado through Monday evening. According to the National Weather Service, totals or about 18 to 24 inches could hit the Park Range found north of Steamboat Springs while the portion of the Continental Divide found north of…
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How much snow did Colorado get last weekend? One spot got 33 inches
After big snowfall last weekend, the National Weather Service has published their breakdown of which areas got the highest totals. Here’s a look at the 25 spots that got the deepest snow, per the official snowfall report: Editor’s Note: While many places report total snowfall, all spots don’t. Some places may not be included on…
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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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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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Here’s a look at how much snow to expect in Colorado through Sunday morning
With statewide snowpack at about 31 percent of what’s typical for November 20 per the USDA, Coloradans continue to wait for that first truly major widespread storm of the season to hit. The latest forecast from the National Weather Service indicates Centennial Staters will need to wait at least a few more days. The latest…
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Cloud-seeding effort focuses on Front Range, eastern Colorado rivers
Toying with Mother Nature isn’t as scary as it sounds in the context of cloud seeding, according to meteorologists and experts focused on the task. The term refers to a process of weather manipulation in which silver iodide is burned and injected into snow clouds, similar to the blast from a propane burner, to stimulate…
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Record-setting November snowstorm brings some drought relief to Colorado
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Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save After an abnormally warm summer and fall, November’s snow has helped relieve Colorado drought conditions, particularly in the southeastern corner of the state. The major storm that started on Election Day and set a 30-year record for November snowfall on Pikes Peak also dropped several…
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Is slowing down the key to staying safe on snowy Colorado roads?
Denver’s first snow has come, but with great powder comes great responsibility. On the roads and highways especially. Though the Front Range streets were mainly just wet Thursday, mountain driving appeared treacherous as a fatal crash caused I-70 westbound to close for hours. U.S. Highway 40 at Rabbit Ears Pass will close Friday morning so the…