Grand Junction, Colorado – Snow showers are expected to continue across western Colorado mountain ranges through Saturday morning, creating travel hazards.
According to the National Weather Service in Grand Junction, most mountain ranges could receive between 6 and 12 inches of snow as the storm moves across the region.
Snowfall will mainly impact higher elevations, though some valleys may see rain or a rain–snow mix during the afternoon before changing to snow overnight as temperatures drop.
Forecasters say travel conditions may deteriorate at times, especially where heavier snow bands develop. Visibility could be reduced and roads may become snow-covered in mountain areas.
The greatest impacts are expected along major mountain travel routes including Interstate 70 through the central Colorado mountains, along with nearby high-elevation corridors such as U.S. Highway 40 and Colorado Highway 82.
Mountain communities including Vail, Aspen, Glenwood Springs, and surrounding high-elevation areas could see accumulating snow into early Saturday.
In some valleys, snowfall totals may remain lighter, though a couple of inches of accumulation is possible overnight if colder air moves into lower elevations.
Transportation officials warn that travel conditions could become poor during heavier snow bands Friday afternoon and overnight, particularly in mountain passes where snowfall rates may increase.
Drivers traveling through high-elevation routes are encouraged to use caution, check road conditions before departing, and consider delaying travel if conditions worsen.
The National Weather Service advises that mountain travel could remain difficult through early Saturday morning before snowfall gradually tapers.
Ski resort areas, overnight travelers, and freight traffic crossing the Rockies may experience delays or hazardous driving conditions until snowfall decreases later Saturday.
Residents and travelers should continue monitoring forecast updates as conditions evolve across western Colorado.
