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Colorado Faces Heavy Snow and Rain as Spring Storm Intensifies

A slow-moving storm is bringing up to 2 feet of snow to high elevations and widespread rain and thunderstorms to lower areas, with the most severe impacts expected Tuesday.

Rain drops gather on a car’s window as the Colorado River flows near Kremmling, Colorado, on Sept. 4, 2024. Rain falls as the river flows down stream. (Photo by RJ Sangosti/The Denver Post)
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A map created by Newsweek shows where a winter storm warning or winter weather advisory are in place as of Monday morning.

Overview

  • The spring storm began Monday morning in southern Colorado, with rain and thunderstorms spreading north to Denver by the afternoon.
  • Mountain areas above 9,000 feet are under Winter Storm Watches, with up to 2 feet of snow expected by Wednesday, particularly in Rocky Mountain National Park and Summit County.
  • Lower elevations along the Front Range and Eastern Plains will see multiple rounds of rain and thunderstorms, with the heaviest precipitation forecast for Tuesday.
  • Travel conditions on key mountain routes, including Berthoud Pass and Interstate 70, are hazardous due to snow and wet conditions, with disruptions expected through Wednesday.
  • Snow levels are expected to drop from 9,000 feet to as low as 7,000–8,000 feet during heavier showers, with significant snowfall also forecast for the Pikes Peak region.