…SIGNIFICANT WINTER STORM MIDWEEK TO BRING CONSIDERABLE TRAVEL
DISRUPTIONS TO THE MOUNTAINS…
.A significant winter storm will impact the mountains and highs
valleys southern foothills and Palmer Ridge late Monday night
through into Wednesday night. It may impact holiday travel. Snow
will be relatively persistent through the period, although the
heaviest snowfall will occur Tuesday and Tuesday night, with lighter
snowfall intensities on Wednesday. Significant travel disruptions
and road closures can be expected. Storm total accumulations of 10
to 22 inches will be widespread for areas within the Winter Storm
Warning, although locally higher amounts will be possible above
11,000 ft. Treacherous roads will extend into the high valleys,
southern foothills and Palmer Ridge as well, although snowfall
accumulations will be less in these areas – generally 4 to 8 inches,
with locally higher amounts in eastern portions of Middle Park.
* WHAT…Heavy snow expected. Total snow accumulations between 10
and 22 inches. Winds gusting as high as 35 mph.
* WHERE…Rabbit Ears Pass, Rocky Mountain National Park and the
Medicine Bow Range, and The Mountains of Summit County, the
Mosquito Range, and the Indian Peaks.
* WHEN…From 3 AM Tuesday to 11 PM MST Wednesday.
* IMPACTS…Road closures and impassable roads are likely. Travel
could be very difficult to impossible. The hazardous conditions
could impact the Tuesday morning and evening commutes.