Denver, Colorado — Snow developing overnight could create difficult travel conditions across the Front Range and nearby mountain corridors through Friday.
According to the National Weather Service in Denver/Boulder, snow is expected to begin overnight Thursday in the mountains and valleys, before expanding to the plains and the Palmer Divide region by Friday morning.
Forecasters say 6 to 15 inches of snow may accumulate across parts of the Front Range mountains, including areas near major travel routes such as Interstate 70 through the central Colorado mountains. Gusty winds up to 40 mph could also create blowing snow and reduced visibility in higher elevations.
Lower elevations, including areas along the Interstate 25 corridor near Denver, may also see snow developing Friday morning. Meteorologists say slick road conditions could impact commuters traveling through the urban corridor as snowfall spreads across the plains.
The Palmer Divide region south of Denver, which includes areas near Castle Rock along Interstate 25, could receive 3 to 8 inches of snow, with the heaviest totals expected south of the metro area.
Travel through mountain passes and foothill areas may become especially difficult overnight and into Friday as snowfall intensifies. Drivers using Interstate 70, Interstate 25, and other mountain routes could encounter reduced visibility, snow-covered roads, and slow travel.
Snow is expected to gradually taper off later Friday night as the storm system moves east.
Officials encourage drivers to plan ahead for winter travel conditions, allow extra time for commuting, and check updated forecasts before traveling through mountain or foothill areas.
The storm could affect Friday morning commuters and travelers heading into the mountains as the system moves through Colorado.
