Heavy Snowfall Arrives In Colorado | 8-16+” of Snow Today – Thursday Morning

Chris Wallner | | Post Tag for WeatherWeather
PINK= Winter Storm Warning. PURPLE= Winter Weather Advisory. Image: NOAA

The National Weather Service has issued Winter Storm Warnings and Winter Weather Advisories for Colorado. They are in effect Today – noon on Thursday. Persistent snowfall is expected to occur, with the heaviest snowfall occurring this afternoon.

8-16+” of Snow In Colorado Today – Thursday Morning.

7 day snowfall totals. Image: NOAA
7 day precipitation totals. Image: NOAA

Snow levels are currently around 7,000ft, but they are forecasted to continue to lower throughout the day.

Additional Storm Info:

CO snow totals. Image: NOAA Grand Junction, CO
Low pressure storm continues. Image: NOAA Grand Junction, CO

Colorado: 8-16+” of Snow Today – Thursday Morning

* Total snow accumulations of 8 to 16 inches, 
  with locally higher amounts, are expected.
- NOAA Grand Junction, CO
Snow continues today. Image: NOAA Denver, CO
Forecasted snowfall. Image: NOAA Pueblo, CO
6-10 day temperature outlook. Image: NOAA
6-10 day precipitation outlook. Image: NOAA

CO Winter Storm Warning:

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service GRAND JUNCTION CO
248 AM MST Wed Jan 10 2018

Elkhead and Park Mountains-
Gore and Elk Mountains/Central Mountain Valleys-Flat Tops-
Including the cities of Columbine, Hahns Peak, Toponas, Aspen,
Vail, Snowmass, Buford, and Trappers Lake
248 AM MST Wed Jan 10 2018

...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON MST
THURSDAY...

* WHAT...Heavy snow and blowing snow occurring. Plan on difficult
 travel conditions, including during the evening commute. The
 heaviest snow is expected this afternoon. Total snow
 accumulations of 8 to 16 inches, with locally higher amounts,
 are expected

* WHERE...Elkhead and Park Mountains, Gore and Elk
 Mountains/Central Mountain Valleys and Flat Tops.

* WHEN...Until noon MST Thursday.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Winds gusting as high as 35 mph will cause
 areas of blowing and drifting snow.

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