Denver, Colo. — Snow spreading across Colorado’s Front Range today is expected to create hazardous travel and heavy mountain accumulations.
According to the National Weather Service in Boulder, a Winter Storm Warning is now in effect for the northern Front Range foothills and mountains south and southwest of Boulder through midnight Friday night.
Forecasters say 6 to 15 inches of snow could fall in the warning area, with the heaviest accumulations expected in the mountains and foothills along and south of Interstate 70.
Additional Winter Weather Advisories remain in effect across nearby regions. The Palmer Divide, high mountain valleys, northern Front Range foothills, and Park Range could see 4 to 9 inches of snow, with localized totals near 12 inches possible in parts of Boulder County’s foothills.
In the Denver metropolitan area and eastern Adams and Arapahoe counties, snowfall totals are expected to reach 3 to 5 inches through 8 p.m. Friday.
Meteorologists say snowfall will continue in the mountains and valleys while spreading eastward across the plains during the day. Periods of heavier bursts of snow are possible in higher elevations.
For urban areas along the Front Range, snowfall may briefly mix with slushy conditions during the morning commute, potentially creating slick roads.
Forecasters also warn that temperatures dropping later this evening could allow refreezing, increasing the risk of icy roadways after sunset.
Drivers traveling through mountain passes and foothill corridors may encounter slow travel, reduced visibility, and snow-covered roads, especially during heavier snow bands.
Officials recommend allowing extra travel time and driving cautiously during periods of heavier snowfall.
One potential impact: students, young workers, and commuters across the Denver metro area could face slower travel during peak commute hours.
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