After a few upcoming days of dry and sunny skies, Colorado’s weather will likely shifting back to something more intense, dropping foot of snow or more in the mountains by the end of the week.
“Dry with relatively quiet weather and above normal temperatures,” are expected to continue across the majority of the region into mid-week before another big round of snow arrives.
Dry with relatively quiet weather and above normal temperatures are expected thru midweek. The next system to affect the region arrives Thursday, bringing the potential for snow to the mountains and rain or snow to the lower elevations. #cowx pic.twitter.com/7mqtKPpwyo
— NWS Pueblo (@NWSPueblo)
The next winter storm is expected to arrive later this week from Thursday into Friday morning, bringing a high chance of heavy snow to the mountains and some rain falling across lower elevation parts of the state.
The heaviest snow is expected in the far southern mountains. About 6 to 12-plus inches of snow is expected in these southern ranges, with 2 to 6 inches of snow likely to coat most other mountains, according to Joel Gratz of OpenSnow.
This storm is still a few days out, making forecasts a bit vague at the moment. Expect these to be solidified in upcoming days, but know that more mountain snow is likely on the way.
Be prepared for Colorado’s mountain weather! Keep your vehicle stocked with plenty of extra supplies in case of a winter emergency. Supplies include extra blankets, extra water and food, flashlights, and warm clothing. See additional recommended items for the trunk here.
Editor’s Note: All weather statements and snow accumulations are subject to change. Check the official Colorado Department of Transportation website for up-to-date information on road conditions and the National Weather Service for updates on incoming storms. For your mountain forecast, we recommend visiting OpenSnow. For daily avalanche conditions, always check with avalanche.state.co.us before heading into the backcountry.
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