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Colorado Faces Intense Spring Storm With Heavy Snow and Rain

The strongest wave of the storm is bringing up to 20 inches of snow in the mountains and 4 inches of rain in lower elevations, creating travel hazards and flooding risks.

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)
A pedestrian under an umbrella jumps over a water puddle at the corner of Wazeee Street and 20th Avenue as heavy rain packing high winds and large hail sweeps over downtown Denver on Thursday, June 29, 2023. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski)
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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.