The National Weather Service has issued a Winter Storm Warning for CO, UT, and WY through October 3rd at 12:00am. A strong cold front is moving through the area, which will allow snow to persist throughout the day today.
Up to 12″ of additional snowfall for CO Today.
NOAA Has Issued A Winter Storm Warning For:
- Colorado
- Utah
- Wyoming
NOAA Has Issued A Winter Weather Advisory For:
- Colorado
- Wyoming
Snow levels are expected to hover around 7,000ft today, but they will be around 8,000ft on the I-70 Corridor in Colorado.
Additional Storm Info:
Colorado:Â Up To 12″ of Additional Snowfall Through Today
Additional snow accumulations of 5 to 10 inches, with
localized amounts up to 12 inches, are expected.
- NOAA Denver, CO
Utah:Â 2-4″ of Additional Snowfall Through Today
Additional snow accumulations of 2 to 4 inches expected, for storm total accumulations of 6 to 12 inches. - NOAA Salt Lake City, UT
Wyoming:Â 4-8″ of Additional Snowfall Through Today
Additional snow accumulations of 4 to 8 inches are
expected.
- NOAA Cheyenne, WY
CO Winter Storm Warning:
URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Denver CO 358 AM MDT Mon Oct 2 2017 ...Wintry weather to continue over the northern Colorado mountains today trough this evening... .A weather system being driven by a powerful Pacific jet stream will remain over Colorado today, bringing widespread precipitation to the north central Colorado mountains. Snow levels are expected around 7000 feet near the Wyoming border, and around 8,000 feet along the I- 70 Corridor. The storm system is expected to move out of the state this evening with snow gradually ending. Rabbit Ears Pass- Rocky Mountain National Park and the Medicine Bow Range- 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, and Willow Creek Pass 358 AM MDT Mon Oct 2 2017 ...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL MIDNIGHT MDT TONIGHT... * WHAT...Periods of Moderate to Heavy snow occurring. Plan on difficult travel conditions, including during the morning commute. Additional snow accumulations of 5 to 10 inches, with localized amounts up to 12 inches, are expected. * WHERE...Rabbit Ears Pass and Rocky Mountain National Park and the Medicine Bow Range. * WHEN...Until midnight. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Travel conditions will be slow and hazardous today through this evening due to icy conditions and snow pack roads. Hunters, motorists and other outdoor interests should take note of the prolonged period of winter weather, and be prepared for much colder temperatures and accumulating snow.