The National Weather Service has issued a Winter Storm Warning, Winter Storm Watch. and Winter Weather Advisory for Colorado. They are in effect from Friday – Saturday Morning. Heavy snowfall is forecasted to impact the area, which should make for an epic weekend of powder skiing.
10-15+” of Snow Friday – Saturday Morning
Accumulating snowfall is forecasted to occur above 9,000ft, but snow may fall at elevations below that.
Additional Storm Info:
Colorado: 10-15+” of Snow Friday – Saturday Morning
* Total snow accumulations of 10 to 15 inches, with localized amounts up to 18 inches, are expected. - NOAA Denver, CO
CO Winter Storm Watch:
URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Grand Junction CO 924 AM MDT Thu Apr 19 2018 Northwest San Juan Mountains-Southwest San Juan Mountains- ...WINTER STORM WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 9 PM THIS EVENING TO 6 AM MDT SATURDAY ABOVE 10000 FEET... * WHAT...Heavy snow expected. Total snow accumulations of 10 to 15 inches, with localized amounts up to 18 inches, are expected. * WHERE...Northwest San Juan Mountains and Southwest San Juan Mountains. * WHEN...From 9 PM this evening to 6 AM MDT Saturday. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Plan on difficult travel conditions over mountain passes. Be prepared for significant reductions in visibility at times.