Weather Story

Accumulating Snow on the Way

First Widespread Winter Storm Wednesday

Snow will develop around or shortly after midnight tonight and then increase in intensity for the Wednesday morning commute. This will lead to a slick, hazardous, and slow commute. Conditions are expected to gradaully improve Wednesday afternoon as snow decreases from north to south, but slick road conditions will still be possible for the afternoon and evening commute, especially in the foothills and over the Palmer Divide where snow decreases latest. Total accumulations for the Denver metro area will range between 2 and 6 inches, with the heaviest totals at the base of the foothills of Boulder, Jefferson, and Douglas Counties, and lighter totals toward Fort Collins and Greeley. Locally 8 inches or more will be possible in the foothills from just west of Boulder to Genesee, between Ken Caryl and Conifer, and southward to around Perry Park. Be sure to check back on the forecast and be prepared for some slick conditions Wednesday!

Snow will spread from the southwest to the northeast this evening and continue into Wednesday afternoon. Slick and snow-covered roads will create hazardous travel during the Wednesday morning and evening commutes. Expect snow to gradually decrease Wednesday afternoon. #cowx