Denver, CO – A Spring storm system is poised to strike Colorado starting Thursday night, bringing rain, snow, and potentially hazardous road conditions to the Denver metro area and beyond. Drivers along I-70 and I-25 should prepare for slick roads and reduced visibility through Saturday.
According to the National Weather Service in Boulder, rain showers will begin late Thursday and quickly transition to snow, with the heaviest precipitation expected between Thursday night and Friday evening. Travel disruptions are most likely during the Thursday evening commute and throughout Friday as snowfall intensifies. Forecasters expect snow accumulation in higher elevations, with a rain/snow mix in lower valleys, including Denver.
Breezy conditions will add to the challenges, especially on exposed highways. Temperatures will fall sharply, with Friday’s high barely reaching 43°F. Residents should check tires, clear storm drains, and monitor local alerts for updates. Spotter activation is not expected, but extra caution is advised in mountainous zones where icy patches could form.
Extended Five-Day Forecast:
- Wednesday: High 77°F. Increasing clouds.
- Wednesday Night: Low 46°F. Partly cloudy.
- Thursday: High 73°F. Mostly sunny with a 30% chance of showers by evening.
- Thursday Night: Low 34°F. Rain and snow likely. 70% chance.
- Friday: High 43°F. Snow showers likely. Cold and cloudy.
- Saturday: High 47°F. Chance of rain/snow and possible thunderstorms.
- Sunday: High 63°F. Partly sunny with isolated showers.
