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.
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:
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
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.