Denver, CO – Snow showers are expected to return to Colorado late Thursday into Friday morning, bringing renewed travel hazards across the Front Range, mountain corridors, and the plains.
According to the National Weather Service in Denver/Boulder, snow will taper off Thursday evening before a fresh round arrives early Friday. Accumulations of 2 to 5 inches are likely in mountain areas such as Estes Park, Aspen, and Vail, with lighter amounts expected on the plains near Colorado Springs and Fort Collins. The Palmer Divide could also see icy conditions due to freezing temperatures overnight.
Drivers should prepare for slick roads, reduced visibility, and potentially icy spots, especially during the Friday morning commute. The heaviest snowfall is projected to continue through Friday afternoon before tapering into the evening hours.
Forecasters advise checking cotrip.org for up-to-date road conditions and to allow extra time for travel. This system follows several weeks of fluctuating spring weather and adds to Colorado’s ongoing snowpack recovery.
Motorists crossing mountain passes should carry chains or snow tires and consider alternate routes if conditions worsen. Temperatures are expected to rebound slightly by Saturday, but residual ice may linger in shaded areas.
