Pueblo, CO – A strong spring storm is forecast to bring significantly cooler and unsettled weather to Colorado’s Rocky Mountains starting early Friday and continuing through Saturday night, with heavy, wet snow likely to impact travel and outdoor plans.
According to the National Weather Service Pueblo, CO office, snowfall accumulations could exceed 6 inches in the central and southern mountain regions, including areas around Monarch Pass, the Sangre de Cristo Mountains, and parts of the San Juans. The highest elevations may see even greater totals, especially where terrain enhances snowfall rates.
The probability of at least 2 inches of snow in a 24-hour period rises above 80% in many mountain zones, while the chance of 6 inches or more reaches similar levels in higher elevations. Snowfall is expected to begin in the early morning hours Friday, peaking by Saturday afternoon before tapering late Saturday night.
Travelers heading into the mountains this weekend are urged to monitor forecasts and prepare for slick, snow-covered roads, particularly on U.S. Highway 50 and mountain passes. Drivers should pack emergency kits, allow extra travel time, and check CDOT updates frequently.
This storm marks a seasonal shift from warmer spring conditions, reminding residents and visitors that April snowfall in Colorado’s mountains remains historically common.
