…A WINTER STORM COULD BRING HEAVY SNOW TO THE COLORADO NORTH
CENTRAL MOUNTAINS STARTING TUESDAY MORNING CONTINUING INTO
THANKSGIVING DAY…
.The next winter storm will move into the forecast area early on
Tuesday and continue into Thursday morning; Thanksgiving Day. Heavy
snow could fall over the high mountains of north central Colorado
where 12 to 24 inches of accumulation is possible. Hazardous winter
driving conditions are expected and holiday travel will be impacted.
The storm may also produce significant snowfall over the high
valleys, the front range foothills and the adjacent plains,
including the Urban Corridor, so stay tuned for further updates.
* WHAT…For the Winter Weather Advisory, snow. Additional snow
accumulations between 1 and 3 inches. For the Winter Storm Watch,
heavy snow possible. Total snow accumulations between 8 and 26
inches possible. Winds could gust as high as 35 mph.
* WHERE…Rabbit Ears Pass.
* WHEN…For the Winter Weather Advisory, until 6 AM MST Monday. For
the Winter Storm Watch, from late Monday night through late
Wednesday night.
* IMPACTS…Travel could be very difficult to impossible. Roads will
become slippery in spots, especially through mountain passes. Use
caution when traveling.