Pueblo, Colorado — A developing winter system could bring snow and hazardous travel conditions across southern Colorado through Friday.
According to the National Weather Service in Pueblo, snowfall is expected to begin overnight Thursday along the Continental Divide before spreading eastward into the mountains and nearby valleys early Friday.
The storm system is forecast to expand into portions of the Interstate 25 corridor by Friday morning, where drivers could encounter slick roads and reduced visibility during the early commute.
Forecasters say the most significant snowfall will occur across higher elevations along the Continental Divide and nearby mountain ranges. However, snow could still impact lower elevations and travel corridors as precipitation spreads east.
Major roadways including Interstate 25 through Pueblo and Colorado Springs, U.S. Highway 50 across southern Colorado, and U.S. Highway 160 near mountain routes may experience changing road conditions as snowfall increases through the morning hours.
Officials say travel across mountain passes may become increasingly difficult overnight as snowfall intensifies, while lower elevation areas could see periodic slick roads during the morning and early afternoon.
Snowfall is expected to gradually decrease later Friday as the system moves east and drier conditions return to the region by Friday night.
Drivers traveling through southern Colorado are encouraged to allow extra time, reduce speeds, and check road conditions before heading out during periods of snowfall.
The timing of the storm may affect commuters and early travelers across the Interstate 25 corridor Friday morning as snow spreads east from the mountains.
Residents are advised to monitor updated forecasts and local travel advisories as conditions evolve through the day.
