Overview
- The National Weather Service has issued Winter Storm Warnings across Colorado, New Mexico, and Montana, with snowfall totals expected to reach up to 3 feet in the highest peaks.
- Heavy rain in lower elevations, particularly in southern Colorado, is raising concerns about localized flooding, especially along the Arkansas River between Pueblo and La Junta.
- Mountain passes and roads, including Interstate 70 and Berthoud Pass, are experiencing slick and hazardous conditions, with travel becoming difficult to impossible in some areas.
- The storm's strongest wave on Tuesday is delivering significant precipitation, with up to 20 inches of snow above 9,000 feet and up to 4 inches of rain in foothills and urban areas.
- Conditions are expected to improve starting Wednesday as the storm tapers off, with warmer temperatures forecast by the weekend.