Weather alerts have been issued for the mountainous regions of Colorado, with significant snowfall expected through the weekend. Snow accumulation is anticipated, prompting advisories for affected areas.
Hazardous Weather Advisory for Colorado Mountains
Areas above 8,000 feet and west of Vail Pass are currently under a winter weather advisory. Meanwhile, regions stretching from Summit County to the Denver metropolitan area face a hazardous weather outlook.
Expected Snowfall
Forecasts indicate that snow accumulation could range between 3 to 12 inches in regions affected by the winter weather advisory. Key locations include:
- Vail
- Steamboat
- Aspen
The winter weather advisory remains in effect until 5 p.m. on Friday. Additionally, the hazardous weather outlook encompasses Summit and Grand counties, as well as regions near the Continental Divide and the Front Range. Light snowfall is expected, with higher elevations receiving slightly more.
Continued Weather Monitoring
Snowfall may continue through Sunday, increasing the likelihood of challenging travel conditions. For timely updates on weather alerts, visitors can check Weather.gov/bou. For traffic updates, CoTrip.org provides the latest information.
