Massive Snowstorm Paralyzes Colorado with Record Snowfall
A historic winter storm has blanketed Colorado with up to 3 feet of snow, leading to widespread road closures and power outages.
- Colorado has declared a disaster emergency as a powerful winter storm dumps historic amounts of snow across the state.
- Major highways, including sections of I-25 and I-70, remain closed due to dangerous travel conditions and heavy snowfall.
- Nearly 40,000 residents are without power, with Denver County experiencing the most significant outages.
- Governor Jared Polis has activated the Colorado National Guard to assist with emergency response and rescue operations.
- Weather forecasts predict a brief respite with warmer temperatures and sunshine expected to aid snowmelt in the coming days.