Tag: Snowstorm
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Snowstorm leaves total of 19 .2 inches at Denver airport
Although the snowstorm that ended Saturday failed to meet the worst-case scenario in most of the metro area, wintery conditions did cause problems — and Denver International Airport ended up with a final reading of 19.2 inches of snow. Conditions were worst on the Eastern Plains, and Gov. Jared Polis earlier mobilized the Colorado National…
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Denver Public Schools explains how they decide whether to cancel school for snow
Schools have a lot to consider ahead of this week’s winter storm. At the root of these considerations is safety. Denver Public Schools said first and foremost, they want to make sure all students and staff can get to school safely. The district’s transportation team, facilities team, communication team and district leadership work together to…
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Denver International Airport expects delays, cancellations as snowstorm rolls in time for spring break travel
A snowstorm is rolling into metro Denver starting Wednesday night, just as Denver International Airport is bracing for a record number of spring break travelers. Major airlines, including United and Southwest, are preparing for delays and cancellations, allowing passengers to change their flight without cost. The Denver area is under a 36-hour winter storm warning…
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Snowstorm expected to hit southern Denver-metro area
Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save A winter storm approaching Colorado is expected to bring measurable snowfall to northern Colorado, including some southern metro-Denver suburbs. The National Weather Service in Denver has issued a winter storm warning for western Douglas County, Jefferson, Gilpin, Clear Creek and northeast Park counties, calling for…
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Year-old bear rescued from snowstorm near Manitou dies
Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save A year-old bear died after it was saved from a snowstorm Sunday night near Manitou Springs, Colorado Parks and Wildlife announced Tuesday. A homeowner along Ute Pass called Colorado Parks and Wildlife after the starving, hypothermic bear collapsed in the resident’s yard. The 11-pound female…
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Denver could get up to 6 inches of snow by Monday morning
Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save One week after Denver was hit with the fourth-largest snowstorm in its history, the metro area is expected to receive even more snow Sunday night into Monday morning. The National Weather Service and Weather 5280…
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Road closures, power outages and more as Front Range digs out after weekend snowstorm
Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save The fourth-largest snowstorm in Denver’s history came to an end Monday, leaving the the Denver metro area to dig out from under more than two feet of heavy, wet snow. The slow-moving gusty weekend storm pounded areas of Colorado, leaving 27.1 inches of snow at…
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DIA reopens runways after 26-hour closure during weekend snowstorm
Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save Denver International Airport reopened four of its six runways after closing them Sunday during the blizzard that dumped more than 2 feet of snow on the airport. All six of the runways at DIA were closed at noon Sunday because of low visibility and snowpack.…
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Denver City Council calls snow day, cancels regular Monday meeting
Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save The Denver City Council canceled its general public comment session and weekly meeting scheduled for Monday because of the effects of the weekend snowstorm. Denver was hit with 27.1 inches of snow between Saturday night…
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All airlines cease operations at DIA amid blizzard; officials urge people not to drive to airport
Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save All airlines have ceased operations at Denver International Airport for the rest of Sunday due to blizzard conditions at the airport, DIA announced Sunday afternoon. As of 12:30 p.m., there was 19.1 inches of snow at the airport — the official recording station for the…