Denver, CO – A powerful winter storm is set to impact Colorado through Wednesday morning, with blizzard conditions expected in the Palmer Divide and eastern plains.
According to the National Weather Service (NWS) Denver/Boulder, a Blizzard Warning and Winter Weather Advisory have been issued as strong winds and heavy snow move into the region. Rain will transition to snow overnight as temperatures drop, leading to treacherous travel conditions.
Forecasters warn that blowing snow and wind gusts will significantly reduce visibility, particularly east of Denver and in the affected warning areas, including Elbert, Lincoln, and Washington counties. Snowfall totals will vary depending on storm track shifts, but travel is expected to be hazardous.
Residents are urged to avoid unnecessary travel and check road conditions via cotrip.org before heading out. The storm is expected to persist through Wednesday morning, with strong winds exacerbating already dangerous conditions.
For updated forecasts and safety information, stay tuned to NWS Denver/Boulder and local weather alerts.
