Winter Storm Warnings Issued For NE Colorado | 25+” of Snow Forecasted

Chris Wallner | | Post Tag for WeatherWeather
PINK= Winter Storm Warning. PURPLE= Winter Weather Advisory. TURQUOISE= Winter Storm Watch
PINK= Winter Storm Warning. PURPLE= Winter Weather Advisory. TURQUOISE= Winter Storm Watch

NOAA has issued Winter Hazards for much of Colorado, including NE Colorado where Winter Storm Warnings are in affect until Midnight Thursday Night.

25+” of snow is forecasted in the area. Avalanche warnings are also active in the area, so if you’re venturing into avalanche-prone terrain, proceed with caution.

GFS forecast showing substantial snow totals over the next 7 days! Image: Tropical Tidbits                          
GFS forecast showing substantial snow totals over the next 7 days! Image: Tropical Tidbits

NE Colorado Forecast:

* SNOW ACCUMULATION...15 TO 25 INCHES WITH LOCALLY HIGHER AMOUNTS ON WEST FACING 
SLOPES.
- NOAA Boulder, CO Today
7-Day precipitation totals. Image: NOAA Today
7-Day precipitation totals. Image: NOAA Today
Colorado Mountain Snowfall Expectations. Image: NOAA Pueblo, CO Yesterday
Colorado Mountain Snowfall Expectations. Image: NOAA Pueblo, CO Yesterday

Over 25″ of snowfall is possible on western facing slopes though late Thursday, which should make for a great week of skiing.

Current stormtrack in Colorado. Image: NOAA Boulder, CO Today
Current stormtrack in Colorado. Image: NOAA Boulder, CO Today
Expected impacts of the storm today. Image: NOAA Grand Junction, CO Today
Expected impacts of the storm today. Image: NOAA Grand Junction, CO Today

While some snowfall will occur in Northern Colorado today, the main impacts will occur throughout Wednesday.

8-14 day outlook looking wet for CO. image: noaa, yesterday
8-14 day outlook looking wet for CO. image: NOAA, yesterday
6-10 day outlook looking wet for CO. image: NOAA, yesterday
6-10 day outlook looking wet for CO. image: NOAA, yesterday
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