Denver, CO – Colorado’s first blast of winter weather is set to arrive overnight, with several inches of snow expected in the mountains and dangerous travel possible by Tuesday.
According to the National Weather Service in Denver, a Winter Weather Advisory is in effect from midnight Monday through 6 p.m. Tuesday for elevations above 9,000 feet, including Rocky Mountain National Park, Berthoud Pass, Cameron Pass, the Eisenhower Tunnel, and the Mosquito and Indian Peaks ranges.
Forecasters warn of 3 to 8 inches of snow on high mountain passes, with the tallest peaks along the Front Range seeing up to a foot. Mountain valleys, including towns like Silverthorne and Winter Park, may see little or no accumulation.
Travelers should prepare for slippery and slushy road conditions during both the Tuesday morning and evening commutes. Officials caution that first storms of the season can be the most hazardous, catching drivers off guard.
The Colorado Department of Transportation urges motorists to allow extra travel time, check traction laws, and monitor real-time conditions at cotrip.org.
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