Colorado – Road conditions could change quickly across the state through Feb 23-27 as a warm front pushes in, triggering a rain-snow mix from the Front Range to the Eastern Plains.
According to the National Weather Service Climate Prediction Center, temperatures across the central Rockies are expected to trend near to slightly above seasonal averages during the Feb 23-27 period, while precipitation probabilities run above normal. As milder air advances east of the Continental Divide, lower elevations will see shifting precipitation types, especially during morning and evening hours.
Denver and communities along I-25 may start with wet snow or a rain-snow mix before transitioning to mainly rain as temperatures climb. That changeover could leave slushy buildup on untreated roads before melting begins. Along the I-70 corridor into the foothills, including Golden and Idaho Springs, colder air may hold longer, allowing snow to linger and create slick mountain travel. Farther east toward Limon and the Plains, precipitation is more likely to fall as rain once the warm front fully moves through.
CDOT crews may monitor bridges and elevated roadways where brief icing is possible during transitions. Drivers should prepare for rapidly changing conditions over short distances and allow extra travel time during active precipitation.
Additional updates may follow as the rain-snow pattern evolves through Feb 23-27.
