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“First real storm system of the season with snow on its way. It’s hitting WY/MT right now and then CO tonight through Tuesday. 6-12 inches possible on Longs Peak in CO.
Best Odds of Snow:
*CO: 9/22-9/23, 9/28-9/29, 10/1
*UT: 9/22, 9/28-9/30
*WY: 9/22, 10/3
*MT: 9/22, 9/28-9/29, 10/2
*BC: 9/28-10/2”
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The mountain weather forecast for Colorado around September 23, predicts the first significant storm system of the season, which is expected to bring snow accumulation to the high peaks. Snow is expected to start in Wyoming and move south into Colorado, affecting higher elevations, such as Long’s Peak near Rocky Mountain National Park, with 6 to 12 inches of snow possible. Other high peaks, such as the Indian Peaks and Cameron Pass, as well as areas along the Continental Divide, are also expected to receive several inches of snow, primarily above 9,500 to 10,000 feet. Lower elevations and foothills will generally see rain rather than snow. The snow is expected to fall mainly from Monday night through Tuesday, with the storm anticipated to move out by Wednesday.
This event marks the official start of fall and signals the onset of early winter conditions in the mountains, potentially bringing the climbing season to a close on many peaks. Additionally, multiple chances of snow are predicted through early October in Colorado, Wyoming, Utah, and parts of British Columbia.
Road conditions on mountain passes are likely to be slippery due to snow and rain. The overall pattern indicates a more active fall with further storm systems possible soon after this one.
