A winter storm is set to impact Colorado, bringing significant snowfall to the mountains and the possibility of snow in the Denver area. The National Weather Service anticipates that mountainous regions could receive more than 24 inches of snow, while Denver might see several inches during the storm.
Colorado Snowfall Forecast
The weather service has issued detailed snowfall predictions for various locations across Colorado. Here are the expected totals:
- Commerce City, Denver, Greeley: 2 inches (up to 5 inches possible)
- Brighton, Littleton: 3 inches (up to 5 inches possible)
- Broomfield, Denver International Airport: 3 inches (up to 6 inches possible)
- Aurora, Centennial, Highlands Ranch: 4 inches (up to 6 inches possible)
- Boulder, Castle Rock, Parker: 5 inches (up to 9 inches possible)
- Breckenridge: 6 inches (up to 11 inches possible)
- Keystone Area Ski Summit: 9 inches (up to 15 inches possible)
- Evergreen: 10 inches (up to 12 inches possible)
- Vail Pass (Interstate 70): 10 inches (up to 16 inches possible)
- Conifer: 11 inches (up to 14 inches possible)
- Georgetown, Hoosier Pass: 12 inches (up to 17 inches possible)
- Estes Park: 13 inches (up to 18 inches possible)
- Black Hawk, Central City: 14 inches (up to 17 inches possible)
- Winter Park: 15 inches (up to 21 inches possible)
- Nederland: 16 inches (up to 20 inches possible)
- Loveland Pass (U.S. 6): 18 inches (up to 24 inches possible)
- Eldora: 19 inches (up to 25 inches possible)
- Berthoud Pass: 22 inches (up to 31 inches possible)
- Bear Lake (Rocky Mountain National Park): 24 inches (up to 31 inches possible)
- Cameron Pass: 25 inches (up to 30 inches possible)
Winter Storm Warnings and Advisories
The National Weather Service has issued winter storm warnings for northern Colorado, affecting counties such as Boulder, Jackson, and Larimer. These warnings are active from late Monday night until 3 p.m. on Wednesday, with the heaviest snow expected on Tuesday. Winter weather advisories have also been put in place for several other counties.
Impacted Areas
The following areas are under advisories:
- Adams
- Arapahoe
- El Paso
- Elbert
- Jackson
- Lincoln
- Park
- Summit
- Teller
- Weld
Forecast for Denver
Denver is currently under a winter storm watch, which could be updated as the storm develops. Snow is likely on Tuesday between 7 a.m. and 2 p.m., and again from 6 p.m. Tuesday until 5 p.m. Wednesday. The strongest likelihood of snowfall occurs between midnight and 11 a.m. on Wednesday.
Historical Context
If the snow accumulates as predicted, it could mark Denver’s latest measurable spring snowfall since 2022. The record for the latest spring snow in the city was set on June 2, 1951.
This developing weather pattern highlights the potential for not only significant snow but also damage to trees and power lines due to heavy, wet snow. Residents are advised to stay updated as forecasts may change.
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