Snow Continues To Fall In Colorado | 5-15″ of Snow Today – Tuesday Morning

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PURPLE= Winter Weather Advisory. Image: NOAA

The National Weather Service has issued a Winter Weather Advisory for Colorado.ย It’s in effect until 5:00am Tuesday Morning. Persistent snowfall and high winds are expected to impact the area throughout that time period. Who’s ready for a few powder days in Colorado?

5-15″ of Snow Today – Tuesday Morning.

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

Snow is forecasted to fall in the mountains today, but valley rainfall is expected to transitions into snow as Tuesday approaches.ย 

Additional Storm Info:

Snow totals through Thursday. Image: NOAA Grand Junction, CO
Mountain snow on tap Today. Image: NOAA Boulder, CO

Colorado:ย 5-15″ of Snow Today – Tuesday Morning

* Total snow accumulations of 5 to 10
ย  inches, with localized amounts up to 15 inches.
- NOAA Denver, CO
Snowfalls in the forecast. Image: NOAA Pueblo, CO
Extended forecast for CO. Image: NOAA Boulder, CO

CO Winter Weather Advisory:

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Denver CO
507 AM MST Mon Feb 5 2018

...More Snow Moving into the Mountains Today and Tonight...

.Moist northwesterly flow aloft continues over Colorado today
which will bring another round of snow to the northern and central
mountains. The heaviest snowfall will occur along the west facing
mountains and is expected to continue through tonight. Gusty winds
up to 60 mph are also expected over peaks and ridges which may
cause blowing snow at times. Motorists should be prepared for
winter driving conditions.

Rabbit Ears Pass-
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 East Slopes Park and Northern Gore
Ranges, Gore Pass, Rabbit Ears Pass, 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 5 AM MST
TUESDAY...

* WHAT...Snow expected. Plan on difficult travel conditions
ย  through today and tonight. Total snow accumulations of 5 to 10
ย  inches, with localized amounts up to 15 inches.

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

* WHEN...Until 5 AM MST Tuesday.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Gusty winds will produce blowing and
ย  drifting snow at times. Be prepared for reduced visibilities at
ย  times.
Copper Mountain, CO on 1/21/18. Image: Tripp Fay

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