Denver, Colorado – Snow will begin stacking up across Colorado’s high country by midnight tonight, with up to 14 inches possible in the Indian Peaks and hazardous travel expected through Wednesday night.
According to the National Weather Service in Denver, a Winter Weather Advisory runs from midnight tonight through midnight MST Wednesday night for elevations above 9,000 feet, including Summit County, the Mosquito Range and the Indian Peaks. Widespread totals of 4 to 8 inches are expected, with locally higher amounts over the Indian Peaks. Snow will intensify late Tuesday night, creating slick conditions by the Wednesday morning commute.
Breckenridge, Winter Park and areas near Berthoud Pass and the Eisenhower Tunnel will likely see snow-covered pavement and reduced visibility at times. I-70 through the high country could slow significantly, especially on mountain grades and near tunnel approaches. Mount Blue Sky and Kenosha Pass may also see accumulating snow that limits traction.
Drivers should allow extra time, reduce speed and check COtrip.org or call 511 before traveling. Chain laws may be enacted if snowfall rates increase.
Snow tapers late Wednesday night, but icy stretches may linger into early Thursday. Additional advisories remain possible if bands redevelop along the Continental Divide.
