Major Winter Storm to Bring Heavy Snow and Ice Impacts; Dangerously Cold in the North-Central U.S.

A large, long-duration winter storm is expected to bring widespread heavy snow, sleet, and freezing rain from the Southern Rockies/Plains into the Mid-South beginning Friday, spreading eastward to the Mid-Atlantic and New England this weekend. An Arctic front will bring frigid temperatures and gusty winds that will lead to dangerous wind chills from the Northern Plains and Upper Midwest. Read More >

Snow Friday through Saturday Night

Dangerous Cold Friday through Sunday

Prepare for Extreme Cold

Snow will spread into the Continental Divide on Friday then across the southeast plains Friday afternoon through Saturday before decreasing Saturday night. The heaviest snow is expected across the mountains but amounts are still prone to change, especially south of highway 50. Winter Weather Advisories have been posted, and additional advisories may become necessary depending on the evolution of the storm. Please continue to monitor the forecasts closely and prepare for slick and snow covered roads. #cowx

Dangerous cold will spread across southern Colorado Friday through the weekend, with the coldest readings and wind chills across the southeast plains. Wind chills could drop to as cold as 20 below zero across Kiowa and Prowers counties Friday night through Saturday morning where a Cold Weather Advisory has been issued. Finish preparations for the extreme cold today. Additional Cold Weather Advisories may be needed for Saturday Night through Monday morning. #cowx

Major Winter Storm to Bring Heavy Snow and Ice Impacts; Dangerously Cold in the North-Central U.S.

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