Denver, Colo. – Colorado’s first full week of fall is delivering a sharp reminder of changing seasons as rain and snow grip the state. Drivers face slick commutes this morning, especially on mountain routes like I-70 and U.S. 285, where wet pavement could quickly turn dangerous.
According to the National Weather Service in Boulder, widespread rain continues across northeast and north-central Colorado today, with some areas picking up more than two inches. Above 9,000 feet, snow totals may reach 10 inches in the Front Range, raising concerns for backcountry travel and high mountain passes.
Jefferson, Boulder, Summit, and Grand counties remain at risk for snow-related travel delays, while Denver and the I-25 corridor will see steady rainfall before conditions taper. Motorists should slow down on slick roads and avoid unnecessary trips into higher elevations until storms pass.
Relief is in sight. By Thursday afternoon skies will begin to clear, and by Friday, sunshine and warmer temperatures return. Denver warms into the low 80s heading into the weekend, with mostly dry and stable weather holding through early next week.
This marks the first real preview of winter for mountain towns, but for the plains, the coming stretch highlights crisp, classic fall days.
