Colorado – Snow continues across much of western Colorado Friday, prompting winter weather advisories for several mountain ranges and high-elevation areas where travel conditions may deteriorate through the afternoon.
According to the National Weather Service in Grand Junction, Winter Weather Advisories remain in effect until 5 p.m. MST Friday for a broad area of western and central Colorado mountains.
In the Gore and Elk Mountains, West Elk and Sawatch Mountains, Flat Tops, and the Northwest and Southwest San Juan Mountains, snowfall totals of 6 to 12 inches are expected above 9,500 feet, with locally higher amounts possible. Affected locations include Vail Pass, Monarch Pass, Red Mountain Pass, Molas Pass, Coal Bank Pass, Telluride, Aspen, Crested Butte, Silverton, and Lake City.
Additional advisories are in place for the Grand and Battlement Mesas and the Uncompahgre Plateau and Dallas Divide above 8,500 feet, where 5 to 10 inches of snow may accumulate near areas such as Skyway, Ridgway, Glade Park, and Colorado National Monument.
In the Elkhead and Park Mountains, including Hahns Peak, Columbine, and Toponas, snowfall totals of 5 to 12 inches are forecast, with heavier amounts possible above timberline.
Officials warn that slippery road conditions may impact both the Friday morning and evening commutes, especially on high mountain passes and untreated roads. While snowfall rates are not expected to be extreme, persistent accumulation may still create hazardous driving conditions.
Drivers are urged to slow down, use caution, and check the latest road conditions by calling 511 before traveling.
For commuters, ski-area workers, and travelers crossing mountain passes, the advisories signal continued winter driving hazards through the end of the day.
