The National Weather Service has issued a Winter Storm Warning for much of Colorado. It is in effect from midnight tonight – noon on Thursday. After a relatively warm and dry start to the season, this snowfall will be warmly welcomed by Colorado ski resorts.
8-16+” of Snow Tonight – Thursday Morning In Colorado.
Rain and mixed precipitation are forecasted to fall in lower elevations on Tuesday, but it’s expected to turn to snow by the time Wednesday rolls around.
Additional Storm Info:
Colorado: 8-16+” of Snow Tonight – Thursday Morning
* Total snow accumulations of 8 to 16 inches, with locally higher amounts, are expected. - NOAA Grand Junction, CO
CO Winter Storm Warning:
URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service GRAND JUNCTION CO 450 AM MST Tue Jan 9 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 ...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM MIDNIGHT TONIGHT TO NOON MST THURSDAY... * WHAT...Heavy snow expected. Plan on difficult travel conditions during the morning and evening commutes on Wednesday. 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...From midnight tonight to noon MST Thursday. The heaviest accumulations are expected Wednesday morning. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Winds gusting as high as 30 mph will cause patchy blowing and drifting snow.