Pueblo, CO – A series of Winter Weather Advisories remain in effect across Southern Colorado’s high mountain ranges, where forecasters expect several inches of snow and hazardous travel conditions through late Thursday night and into early Friday.
According to the National Weather Service in Pueblo, the Eastern San Juan Mountains above 10,000 feet will see 4 to 8 inches of snow, with the advisory lasting until 11 p.m. Thursday. The region includes high-elevation travel routes such as Cumbres Pass and Wolf Creek Pass, both of which may encounter snow-packed and slick conditions throughout the day.
Farther east, the Northern and Southern Sangre de Cristo Mountains—above 11,000 feet—will receive similar totals between 4 and 8 inches. This advisory begins at 5 a.m. Thursday and continues through 5 a.m. Friday, impacting areas near Blanca Peak, Spanish Peaks, and the highest backcountry corridors.
The heaviest travel impacts, however, may occur near Pikes Peak, where 5 to 8 inches of snow are expected from 11 a.m. Thursday into early Friday morning. Forecasters warn that the Thursday evening commute could be significantly affected as snow intensifies at higher elevations and temperatures fall.
Across all three advisory zones, snow-packed and icy roads are likely to develop quickly, especially at elevations above 10,000 feet. Motorists heading toward ski areas, scenic overlooks, or mountain trailheads should prepare for slow travel, limited visibility, and potential delays.
Drivers are urged to allow extra time, reduce speeds, and check 511 for the latest statewide road conditions before traveling.
Conditions are expected to gradually improve Friday morning as snowfall tapers and skies begin to clear.
