Tag: Winter Weather
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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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Driver allegedly involved in fatal snow plow crash charged with 8 misdemeanors, one traffic infraction
Charges have been filed in a fatal crash involving a snow plow and a van carrying members of a girl’s hockey team that took place on I-70 on the morning of January 29. At the time, a preliminary investigation indicated that the crash was the result of the plow driver reportedly losing control just east…
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Mountain pass gets 17″ of snow in Colorado, second wave of snow incoming
As was expected, some big snow hit Colorado on Wednesday into Thursday, with peak totals ending up in the range of about two feet. In a bucking of the trend seen in March, more snow is on the way, too. Per a 2:04 p.m. report on April 1, Wolf Creek Pass had already gotten about…
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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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Up to 23″ of snow could land on some Colorado peaks over three waves in upcoming days
A few days ago, potential snow to close out the month of March continuing into the first days of April made headlines. Now a bit closer to those dates, here’s what the updated forecast is saying: Per Pivotal Weather mapping, three waves of snow could hit Colorado over upcoming days. Given that warmer temperatures have…
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Part of Colorado under ‘winter weather advisory’ ahead of snow and 70 MPH winds this weekend
The National Weather Service has activated various winter weather advisories in parts of northern Colorado ahead of wind and snow that’s on the way this weekend. Per the National Weather Service, the stretch of mountains north of the Eisenhower-Johnson Memorial Tunnel complex along the Continental Divide could get between six and 12 inches of snow…
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12-plus inches of snow could hit Colorado peaks by start of weekend
A shift in weather is on the way to Colorado, with more snow expected in upcoming days – first in the mountains and then along the Front Range metro area. Per reporting from the National Weather Service, in the most likely scenario (80% chance), peaks along the Continental Divide north of I-70 should get about…
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14.5″ of snow in Denver? Some mapping still says it could happen
As a big shift in weather seemingly approaches Colorado’s Front Range, Pivotal Weather continues to show a big chance of snow around much of the state over upcoming days. Given that some shocking potential snowfall projections exist for the Mile High City, all eyes seem to be on Denver. As far as timing related to…
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Double-digit snow totals expected this week as more winter weather approaches Colorado
Following big snow last week, it’s looking like more wintery weather will be rolling into Colorado over the next few days. Per National Weather Service reporting, the most likely snowfall scenario will mean that about eight to 18 inches of snow hits peaks in northern Colorado through Thursday morning. Snow should be minimal south of…
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High winds bring extreme fire danger, hazardous snow squalls to Colorado
An extreme weather day is on tap across Colorado on Tuesday, due to high winds that will bring extreme fire danger to the eastern half of the state and hazardous winter conditions to the mountains. Here’s what you need to know. High winds and fire danger A Red Flag Warning has been issued Tuesday across…