Denver, Colo. – A Winter Storm Warning continues across Colorado’s Southern Front Range Foothills, where additional snowfall could make travel difficult through midnight tonight.
According to the National Weather Service in Denver, snow is expected to continue Friday afternoon and evening across foothill areas west and southwest of the Denver metro area. Forecasters say an additional 1 to 4 inches of snow could accumulate before the warning expires at midnight MST.
The warning covers Jefferson and west Douglas counties above 6,000 feet, along with Gilpin, Clear Creek, and northeast Park counties below 9,000 feet. Communities included in the alert area include Evergreen, Bailey, Georgetown, Idaho Springs, Central City, and Westcreek.
The National Weather Service said snow-covered roads and reduced visibility could create difficult travel conditions, particularly on foothill highways and mountain routes during the evening hours.
Drivers traveling through the region should be prepared for slick roads and slower travel speeds, especially on elevated or shaded roadways where snow may accumulate more quickly.
Officials recommend that anyone who must travel carry basic emergency supplies, including a flashlight, food, and water, in case of delays or unexpected road closures.
The Colorado Department of Transportation advises motorists to check current road conditions by calling 511 or visiting cotrip.org before heading into foothill or mountain areas.
Commuters traveling between the foothills and the Denver metro area could encounter slower evening travel times as snowfall continues into the night.
The warning is expected to expire at midnight MST Friday, though lingering slick conditions may remain in higher elevations afterward.
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