NOAA: Winter Weather Advisory Issued For Colorado | 2-5″ of Additional Snowfall Today

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PURPLE= Winter Weather Advisory. Image: NOAA

The National Weather Service has issued a Winter Weather Advisory for Colorado.

It’s in effect until 6:00pm this evening.

High winds and persistent snowfall are expected to impact the area throughout this time.

Colorado:

  • 2-5″ of Additional Snowfall Today
  • Wind Gusts of 45 MPH Over Ridges

“Wintry weather continues over the Front Range Mountains through early this evening, followed by a warming and drying trend through the weekend. Potential return of showers and storms Memorial Day through Tuesday.”

– NOAA Denver, CO

7 day snowfall totals are looking good. Image: Tropical Tidbits
7 day precipitation totals. Image: NOAA

Accumulating snowfall will mainly occur above 10,000ft.

The 6-10 day outlook calls for above average precipitation and below average temperatures in Colorado.

Additional Storm Info:

Winter Weather Advisory. Image: NOAA Denver, CO

Colorado: 2-5″ of Additional Snowfall Today

* Snow. Additional snow accumulations of 2 to 5 inches.
- NOAA Denver, CO
Snow this morning. Image: NOAA Denver, CO

Winter Weather Advisory:

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Denver CO
544 AM MDT Thu May 23 2019

...MORE SNOW FOR THE HIGHER MOUNTAINS TODAY...

.After a break in the snow this morning, showers will increase
again this afternoon. Periods of moderate to heavy snow are
expected this afternoon over the mountains, with accumulations
mainly above 10,000 feet. This will produce slushy or snow covered
roads over the mountain passes.

The heaviest snow overnight was in the mountains around Hoosier
Pass, Loveland Pass, and Berthoud Pass, where 3 to 7 inches fell.

Rocky Mountain National Park and the Medicine Bow Range-
The Mountains of Summit County, the Mosquito Range, and the
Indian Peaks-
Including the cities of Cameron Pass,
Laramie and Medicine Bow Mountains, Rabbit Ears Range,
Rocky Mountain National Park, Willow Creek Pass, Berthoud Pass,
Breckenridge, East Slopes Mosquito Range,
East Slopes Southern Gore Range, Eisenhower Tunnel, Indian Peaks,
Kenosha Mountains, Mount Evans, Williams Fork Mountains,
and Winter Park

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM MDT THIS
EVENING...

* WHAT...Snow. Additional snow accumulations of 2 to 5 inches.
  Winds gusting as high as 45 mph over the ridges.

* WHERE...Rocky Mountain National Park and the Medicine Bow
  Range and The Mountains of Summit County, the Mosquito Range,
  and the Indian Peaks.

* WHEN...Showers will become numerous and heavy at times this
  afternoon, then diminish early this evening.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Travel could be difficult at times with
  slushy or snow covered roads.
6-10 day temperature outlook. Image: NOAA
6-10 day precipitation outlook. Image: NOAA

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