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Yahoo
18-04-2025
- Climate
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Denver area pummeled by Easter weekend snowstorm that's complicating holiday travel
DENVER - A significant late-season snowstorm is bringing high winds and as much as 1-2 feet of snow to the Rockies through Saturday. Denver reached a high temperature of 77 degrees on Thursday afternoon but saw snow by Thursday night. Video shot by FOX Weather Correspondent Brandy Campbell showed people huddled in Boulder, Colorado, on Thursday night. Some were still wearing short-sleeved shirts. Winter Storm Warnings and Winter Weather Advisories have been issued for parts of Montana, Wyoming, South Dakota, Nebraska, Colorado, Utah and Arizona. Friday Severe Storms Target Midwest, Plains As Over 100 Million Americans Under Threat Through Easter Sunday The Mile High City should see snow all day Friday and into the early morning hours of Saturday. Winter weather made things difficult for drivers and travelers ahead of Easter. Colorado's Department of Transportation warned drivers of potentially icy conditions into Friday evening on Interstate 70 west of Denver. Part of I-70 was closed between Golden and Silverthorne on Friday morning due to spun-out vehicles, according to the department. Utah's DOT reported crashes on Interstate 80 Friday morning in Salt Lake and Tooele counties. Safety Tips For Driving Through Winter Weather Parts of Montana picked up more than a foot of snow Wednesday into Thursday as the quick-moving low-pressure system made its way down the Rocky Mountains. Places south of Jackson, Wyoming, saw fresh powder, including a herd of cows at a ranch in Sublette County, who could be seen trudging through the snow. How Much Snow Does Your City Normally Get In A Year? Snow will reach the Sangre de Cristo Mountains in New Mexico and the San Francisco Peaks of Arizona by Friday. All told, parts of Colorado and Wyoming could see between 1 and 2 feet of snow. Snow will persist through Friday before the system begins to move into the Plains by Saturday afternoon. April is actually the snowiest month for several Western states. Parts of Colorado, Wyoming and the Black Hills of South Dakota all usually receive their greatest average snowfall in April. How To Watch Fox WeatherOriginal article source: Denver area pummeled by Easter weekend snowstorm that's complicating holiday travel
CBS News
17-04-2025
- Climate
- 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
16-04-2025
- Climate
- Yahoo
Late-season snowstorm eyes Rockies as West endures spring weather whiplash
DENVER – People in the Rocky Mountains are going on a weather roller coaster this week. A significant late-season snowstorm is expected to bring high winds and as much as 1-2 feet of snow to the Rockies from Wednesday night through Saturday. Ahead of the winter weather, temperatures may climb to record levels in Colorado, with highs in the 70s to lower 80s expected before the snow arrives. Winter Storm Watches and Winter Weather Advisories are in place for Montana, Wyoming and Utah. Thousands Still Without Power After Ice Storm Slams Northern Michigan While Denver is expected to climb into the 70s on Wednesday afternoon and again Thursday morning, the Mile High City could see snowflakes by Thursday evening as a fast-moving area of low pressure swings in from the northwest and sends temperatures plummeting. This area of low pressure combined with the colder temperatures will help bring rain and snow to higher elevations. Denver will have the chance of accumulating snow by Friday. Salt Lake City, Utah, could see accumulations as well. Snow will persist through Friday before the system begins to move into the Plains by Saturday afternoon. How Much Snow Does Your City Normally Get In A Year? Snow will reach the Sangre de Cristo Mountains in New Mexico and San Francisco Peaks of Arizona by Friday. Flagstaff, Arizona, is forecast to drop to 18 degrees Friday night. Thundersnow is also not out of the question for eastern Colorado into Friday. All told, parts of Colorado and Wyoming could see between a foot and 2 feet of snow. While winter's grasp may seem longer than usual this year, April is actually the snowiest month for several Western states. Parts of Colorado, Wyoming and the Black Hills of South Dakota all see their greatest average snowfall in April. Denver, Salt Lake City and Cheyenne, Wyoming, have all had their last recorded snow in June. When Can You Expect The Last Snow Of The Season?Original article source: Late-season snowstorm eyes Rockies as West endures spring weather whiplash
Yahoo
02-04-2025
- Climate
- Yahoo
Sunny skies today break up a week of moisture on the western slope
GRAND JUNCTION, Colo. (KREX) — Despite a freezing morning with fog and frost in the air, today is going to be a sunny day. High temperatures will hit the low fifties with little to no breezy conditions. The freeze warning issued by the National Weather Service is still in effect for the morning hours for today. Tonight, some cloud coverage is expected to return with low temperatures around the mid twenties, so strap in for another cold night!As the cold front continues to move away from the area, stormy conditions continue to lessen. Winter Weather Advisories remain in place for mountain zones, where six to 10 inches of snow are expected along with locally higher amounts on favored peaks and ridges. Cooler temperatures move in behind this system resulting in freezing temperatures in the lower valleys of southeast Utah and southwest Colorado where vegetation has become susceptible. On-and-off precipitation chances continue this week with below normal temperatures through the the cold air behind the front, another bout of showers has been forming. This is expected to hit western Colorado tomorrow. Later tonight, as the colder air filters in, temperatures are expected to plummet and pose a threat to sprouting vegetation. As such, freeze warnings remain in effect for the Grand Valley, east-central Utah and far southeast Utah. The colder air which arrived today will linger on Wednesday with highs running around 10 degrees below normal. Afterwards, it will be downgraded back down to a freeze watch until Thursday unsettled weather through the weekend is shaking up forecasts, and a colder air mass in place will result in accumulating mountain snow through Sunday. The southern mountains will be most favored to see precipitation during this period, followed by the central mountains. The first wave in this train swings through Wednesday night into Thursday, bringing another five to 10 inches to the San Juans, and three to six inches over the central mountain expect much nicer conditions today, but temperatures to remain below average. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
CBS News
21-03-2025
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- CBS News
High fire danger in Denver prompts a First Alert Weather Day for Saturday
Winds will increase Saturday afternoon with gusts up to 45 miles per hour for the Denver metro area. A Red Flag Warning has been issued for the I-25 corridor and into the plains, including the Denver metro area prompting a First Alert Weather Day. With the warm, dry and windy conditions, rapid fire spread is possible. High temperatures will climb to the 60s and 70s for parts of Eastern Colorado with 60s expected for the Denver metro area. Mountain snow will lead to slow and slick travel late Friday night and Saturday morning with 4-9 inches of accumulation possible for the Northern and Central Mountains, with some places possibly picking up around 1 foot of snow. The new snow coupled with wind gusts as high as 60 miles per hour will create difficult travel conditions. A Winter Weather Advisories will go into effect for parts of the high-country Saturday. The heaviest snow will be overnight Friday and into the Saturday morning, gradually lightening through the late afternoon on Saturday. Sunday it will remain breezy in the Front Range with drier conditions in the mountains. Next week, we will see temperatures climb well above normal into the 70s and 80s.
