Denver, CO – Drivers across Colorado are being urged to slow down and plan ahead today as an incoming winter storm brings the potential for slick roads and reduced visibility across the region.
According to the Colorado State Patrol, the approaching weather system is expected to arrive later today, prompting a reminder that even long-time Colorado residents with winter driving experience should take extra precautions. Troopers noted in a Wednesday morning advisory that the storm is a good reminder that “even seasoned Coloradans need to slow down, drive with patience, and leave early when the weather rolls in.”
Forecasters say snowfall totals will vary depending on elevation, but travel impacts are expected statewide — including the Denver metro, Front Range, and mountain corridors. The combination of snow, falling temperatures, and increased evening traffic could create hazardous conditions during peak commute hours.
State Patrol officials emphasized that overconfidence remains one of the biggest contributors to winter crashes. Even drivers with new tires or four-wheel drive are at risk when roads ice over. Troopers say the safest approach today is to reduce speed, increase following distance, and avoid sudden braking.
Residents planning to travel through the I-25 or I-70 corridors should be prepared for slower travel times, potential delays, and rapidly changing conditions as the storm develops. Drivers heading into the mountains are encouraged to check traction laws and road conditions before departing.
The storm is expected to taper off overnight, but roads may remain slick into Thursday morning.
How are conditions in your part of Colorado? Did the storm slow down your commute?
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