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Colorado Snow Alert Today: Up to 18 Inches, Slick Mountain Roads Oct 14
Pueblo, CO – Colorado travelers face another round of mountain snow Wednesday, October 14, as winter weather advisories take effect across portions of the state's central and southwest mountains. High
By Evan Cross · 2026-10-14T11:10:29.730Z
Pueblo, CO – Colorado travelers face another round of mountain snow Wednesday, October 14, as winter weather advisories take effect across portions of the state's central and southwest mountains. Higher elevations could receive significant snowfall, creating slick roads and potentially difficult driving conditions through Thursday.
According to the National Weather Service in Pueblo, snow will continue across Colorado's mountains Wednesday, with the heaviest snowfall expected during the day and into early evening. Snowfall could reach approximately 12 to 18 inches in some higher mountain areas by Thursday evening, although totals will vary significantly by elevation and location.
Winter Weather Advisories in Effect
The National Weather Service has issued winter weather advisories for several mountain communities and surrounding higher elevations.
The advisory for the central mountains, including areas near Leadville and Buena Vista, runs from 6 a.m. Wednesday until midnight Thursday morning.
In the southwest mountains, including areas near Wolf Creek Pass, the advisory remains in effect from midnight Wednesday until 6 p.m. Wednesday.
Snow is expected to continue intermittently across portions of the mountains through Thursday, even after some advisories expire.
Mountain Travel Could Become Difficult
Drivers traveling through mountain corridors, including U.S. Highway 24, U.S. Highway 50 and U.S. Highway 160 near Wolf Creek Pass, should prepare for changing road conditions.
Snow covered pavement, reduced traction and slower travel speeds are possible, particularly at higher elevations and mountain passes.
Conditions could change quickly as snowfall intensifies, making additional travel time especially important.
Travelers should check current road conditions through Colorado's COtrip system before departing and avoid unnecessary travel during heavier snowfall.
While the greatest snowfall is expected in mountainous areas, motorists traveling between communities should remain alert for rapidly changing conditions.
The National Weather Service urges drivers to slow down and use caution on snowy roads.