Overview
- Snow is expected to begin Thursday afternoon in the high country and continue through Friday, according to the National Weather Service.
- The weather service extended its outlook through 5 a.m. Saturday, increasing projected totals at several high-elevation locations.
- Forecast examples include up to 16 inches on Mount Zirkel, up to 11 inches on Rabbit Ears Pass, and up to 8 inches on Muddy Pass.
- A hazardous weather outlook warns of slick travel on mountain routes, including I-70 and other high passes.
- No snow is forecast for Denver or the Eastern Plains, with metro highs in the low 60s through the weekend versus a typical 44 degrees.