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Colorado Braces for Thursday Storm Bringing Plains Rain and Mountain Snow

Latest forecasts point to light accumulation on the Palmer Divide as Denver trends mainly rain.

Overview

  • The system is expected to arrive Thursday morning, with rain on the plains and snow in the high country through Friday.
  • Denver is forecast to see mostly rain with only a small chance for light flakes late Thursday night into Friday morning.
  • Accumulating snow is most likely on the Palmer Divide and foothills, with roughly 1–4 inches there and 2–5 inches in many mountain areas.
  • Some northern ranges could see higher totals near 4–8 inches, and I-70 travelers should anticipate slick conditions early Friday.
  • Early-week winds gusted 30–60 mph on the eastern slopes, temperatures dip into the 40s late week, then rebound into the 50s over the weekend.