Denver, CO – Drivers heading into Colorado’s high country should plan for slick conditions today as light snow continues in mountain areas, potentially slowing early morning travel and evening commutes.
According to the National Weather Service Denver/Boulder, light snow began falling in several mountain locations early Wednesday and is expected to taper off into scattered snow showers or flurries later this afternoon. While snowfall amounts are expected to remain modest, road impacts could still be noticeable in higher elevations.
Forecasters say the greatest impacts will be in the mountains, where up to 4 inches of snow could accumulate through Thursday night, particularly over mountain passes. Snow is expected to continue intermittently overnight into Thursday morning, increasing the risk of slick and snow-covered roads.
In contrast, areas along the Front Range, including the I-25 corridor, foothills, and plains — such as Denver, Boulder, and surrounding communities — may see occasional flurries but no accumulation is expected.
The primary concern remains travel conditions in the mountains. According to the NWS, roads may become slippery, especially during the overnight hours and early Thursday commute. Drivers are urged to reduce speeds, allow extra travel time, and be prepared for rapidly changing conditions at higher elevations.
This system is not expected to bring major disruptions, but officials remind travelers that even light snow can create hazardous driving conditions in the high country, particularly on untreated roads and mountain passes.
Those planning trips into the mountains today or Thursday should continue to monitor forecasts and road conditions before departing.
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