Fire Weather Concerns; Record Warmth Spreads

The Plains to the mid-Mississippi Valley continue with warm and dry conditions. Any fires that initiate could spread quickly. The warm temperatures will expand across the Southern Plains into the Southwest where numerous records are expected through the weekend. Meanwhile, a cold front will move southward across the northern Plains and Great Lakes region where some snow will develop this weekend. Read More >

Cold Front Brings Snow to the Divide Mountains and Front Range through Monday

Snow has develop across portions of northern Colorado and northeast Utah and will continue to spread southward tonight. While most of the significant snow looks to stay on the eastern slopes and Front Range, the I-70 corridor from Vail to Vail Pass and northern and central Colorado mountains along the Divide will see impacts from this snow. The highest snowfall rates will occur this evening. The snow will impact the San Juans by early Monday morning with dry air behind it. For the northern Colorado mountains including the Elkhead and Park Ranges, expect 6 to 10 inches with locally higher amounts, while the central Colorado mountains including Vail Pass along I-70 can expect 4 to 8 inches. Dry air will filter in behind the front on Monday, however the next system will arrive quickly on its heels bringing more snow to the Divide Mountains on Tuesday.

Winter Weather Highlights in Effect

Winter Storm Warnings and Advisories

for the Colorado Mountains