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CBS News
06-05-2025
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- CBS News
Mega-moisture packed storm set to soak Colorado with heavy rain and deep mountain snow
Moisture rich storm systems set to soak Colorado's Front Range and eastern plains with heavy rain and heavy mountain snow! We have launched a First Alert Weather Day for Tuesday for the big weather change. The storm system is a slow moving Arizona low that will move across northern New Mexico on Tuesday bringing in a strong upslope and mixing in a strong pipeline of gulf moisture from Texas as it lumbers across the central Rockies. Denver and the eastern plains will see heavy rain showers develop Tuesday morning into Tuesday afternoon. Some areas may see 1 to 2 inches of rainfall by Wednesday with a little more on Thursday. This may cause a few areas of ponding water and minor flooding in prone areas. For the Front Range Mountains and Foothills snow level may drop as low as 7,500 feet! There are Winter Storm Warnings and advisories in place for those spots. Some areas may see 1 to 2 feet of snow. There is the chance for some of the higher areas of Pikes Peak seeing 2 to 4 feet of snow by Wednesday night! Southern Colorado mountains will see more than a foot of snow as well this week.
CBS News
18-04-2025
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- CBS News
First Alert Weather Day Friday for cold and snow across Colorado
Winter weather is making a comeback! Friday and Saturday are First Alert Weather Days for snow and cold. With the warm temperatures we've had the last few days, the pavement temperatures are quite warm. As a result, there will initially be a lot of melting on hard surfaces. Roads will be wet to icy Friday morning and worse in the afternoon. Light to moderate snow showers will continue through the day on Friday through Saturday morning. At this point, it looks like the Denver metro area may see a total of around 2 to 5 inches of snow, with most accumulation on grassy surfaces. Areas in and near the foothills will see 4 to 10 inches, and some mountain areas may wind up with 6 to 15 inches of snowfall through Saturday morning. There are Winter Weather Advisories in place for the northern mountains with Advisories and Winter Storm Warnings for the Southern mountains. The snow will be heavy, wet and slushy. Heavy snow could break branches in and near the foothills. Shake the trees to alleviate the weight of the snow and drive slow. Conditions will improve Saturday afternoon into Sunday with a nice Easter on the way. Sunday should be partly cloudy with a high near 60 for Denver.
CBS News
17-04-2025
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- CBS News
Colorado prepares for big changes as snow moves back into the state
"If you don't like the weather, wait five minutes." We've all heard the saying before, and today that will ring quite true as Colorado prepares for a big shift in our weather pattern. It has been above-average with mostly dry days across the state, but by Thursday night, that all changes. Fire weather for some will turn to Winter Weather Advisories as a cold front advances in late Thursday. That front brings a dramatic drop in our temperatures and will bring heavy, wet snow to the state. High temperatures on Thursday afternoon will be roughly 10 to 15 degrees warmer than normal across the state, climbing into the low 70s for the Denver metro area. Wind speeds will also increase throughout the day. Red Flag Warnings will be in place from late morning Thursday into the evening hours as relative humidity drops and winds pick up. For Central Colorado areas closer to the I-70 corridor, winds could gust as high as 45 mph. Further south, wind speeds could gust as high as 60 mph. By tonight, some of those Red Flag Warnings will turn to Winter Weather Advisories, illustrating the dramatic shift in our weather pattern. Winter Weather Advisories and Winter Storm Warnings will be in place across the foothills, Palmer Divide, and into the high country from Thursday night through Saturday, with snow moving in. On average, totals in the mountains will reach 6-12" for most areas, with some places picking up a little more than 1 ft of fresh new snow. Roughly 2-6" of snow is expected for the Denver metro area, with higher totals expected in the higher elevations. The Foothills and Palmer Divide could see 4-10 inches of snow. Snow lingers into the day on Saturday, gradually clearing by the late afternoon. Temperatures rebound back to near-normal by Easter Sunday.
Yahoo
19-03-2025
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- Yahoo
Much of northern Wisconsin is under a Winter Storm Warning, with 5-to-9 inches in the forecast
Counties across northern Wisconsin are under a Winter Storm Warning on Wednesday. Portions of the region could see between 5 and 9 inches of snow, said Milwaukee-Sullivan National Weather Service meteorologist Aidan Kuroski. High winds could produce blowing and drifting snow and make travel difficult and potentially dangerous, the weather service said. According to the Green Bay National Weather Service office, Oneida, Forest, Florence and Lincoln counties are under a Winter Storm Warning between 1 p.m. on Wednesday and 1 a.m. on Thursday. Total snow accumulations between 5 and 9 inches are in the forecast, with lesser amounts over northwest Oneida County. Wind gusts as high as 35 mph are expected. Portage, Wood, Menominee, Northern Oconto, Shawano and Southern Marinette counties are also under a warning from 1 p.m. to 1 a.m. Slightly lower snow totals of 4-to-7 inches are expected in those areas, along with wind gusts as high as 40 mph. Northern Marinette, Langlade and Marathon counties are also under a warning during the same time period, with between 6 and 9 inches of snow in the forecast. Wind gusts could be as high as 40 mph. "The strong winds and weight of snow on tree limbs may down power lines and could cause sporadic power outages," NWS said. "Travel could be very difficult. Areas of blowing snow could significantly reduce visibility. The hazardous conditions could impact the Wednesday evening commute." Snowfall rates of 1 inch or more per hour are expected in the mid-afternoon through early evening and may be accompanied by thunder in all of the above counties, the weather service said. Door County is under a Winter Storm Warning between 4 p.m. on Wednesday and 7 a.m. on Thursday. Between 4 and 6 inches of snow is in the forecast, with wind gusts as high as 40 to 45 mph. Finally, according to the La Crosse National Weather Service office, Taylor, Clark, Buffalo, Trempealeau and Jackson counties are under a warning between 7 a.m. and 10 p.m. on Wednesday. Snow totals between 4 and 8 inches are likely. "There may be some isolated higher totals. In addition to the snow, strong north winds will gust from 35 to 55 mph. When coupled with the heaviest snow rates this afternoon, white-out and blizzard conditions will be possible," the weather service said. If you must travel during the Winter Storm Warnings, NWS urges you to bring a flashlight, food and water in case of an emergency. You can obtain the latest road conditions and updates on road closures by calling 511 or visiting Additionally, the weather service says you should not touch downed powerlines; you should report any power outages to your electric company. Rain and snow are expected across Wisconsin on Wednesday, accompanied by high winds. Parts of central Wisconsin ― including the Green Bay, Oshkosh, Appleton, Wautoma and La Crosse areas ― are under a Winter Weather Advisory beginning Wednesday morning and ending by early Thursday morning. Between 2 and 4 inches of snow is likely in these areas. Southern Wisconsin, including the Milwaukee and Madison areas, are under a Wind Advisory from Wednesday evening until Thursday morning. According to the weather service, winds of 20 to 25 mph with gusts up to 45 mph are expected throughout the region. Up to 3 inches of snow is also in the forecast. You can learn more about this week's warnings and advisories using the "Wisconsin weather warnings" interactive map below. This article originally appeared on Milwaukee Journal Sentinel: Up to 9 inches of snow in Wednesday forecast for northern Wisconsin
Yahoo
19-03-2025
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- Yahoo
Milwaukee is under a Wind Advisory Wednesday with rain and up to 2 inches of snow in the forecast
Rain and snow are in the forecast across Wisconsin on Wednesday, with many areas under Wind or Winter Weather Advisories. Rain is expected to move into the Milwaukee area from the west around 10 a.m. and will likely transition to snow by 9 p.m. In Milwaukee, 0.5-to-2 inches of snow is in the forecast, said Milwaukee-Sullivan National Weather Service meteorologist Aidan Kuroski. In addition to near all-day precipitation, Milwaukee and surrounding areas are under a Wind Advisory on Wednesday. According to the weather service, winds of 20 to 25 mph with gusts up to 45 mph are expected throughout southern Wisconsin. The following counties are under a Wind Advisory from 7 p.m. on Wednesday until 7 a.m. on Thursday: Milwaukee, Ozaukee, Washington, Waukesha, Racine, Kenosha, Marquette, Green Lake, Fond du Lac, Sheboygan, Sauk, Columbia, Dodge, Iowa, Dane, Jefferson, Lafayette, Green, Rock and Walworth. Gusty winds are likely to blow around unsecured objects and take down tree limbs, and power outages are possible, NWS said. Travel may also be difficult, especially for high-profile vehicles. "One of the biggest impacts is probably going to be the combination of whatever snow we get and the Wind Advisory overnight happening at the same time. It could make for some treacherous travel conditions" and blowing snow, especially after 7 p.m. Wednesday until around 7 a.m. Thursday, Kuroski said. Thunderstorms are also possible with Wednesday's rain, especially in the state's southernmost counties. Hail is the primary threat with these afternoon storms, Kuroski said, but tornado conditions along the state line cannot be ruled out. Greater snow totals are expected both north and south of Milwaukee County, Kuroski said. Near the Wisconsin-Illinois border, 1-to-3 inches is in the forecast. Meanwhile, certain spots in the central and northern portions of the state could see 5-to-9 inches. Parts of central Wisconsin ― including the Green Bay, Oshkosh, Appleton, Wautoma and La Crosse areas ― are under a Winter Weather Advisory beginning Wednesday morning and ending by early Thursday morning. Communities further northwest ― including the Door County, Marinette, Rhinelander, Stevens Point and Eau Claire areas ― are under a Winter Storm Warning. Learn more about this week's Winter Weather Advisories and Winter Storm Warnings in the "Wisconsin weather warnings" interactive map below. This article originally appeared on Milwaukee Journal Sentinel: Milwaukee forecast features high winds, rain and snow on Wednesday
