A major winter storm is expected to arrive in Colorado this afternoon, Wednesday March 13, ending a pattern of warmer weather and bringing a chance of heavy snow.
Travel is expected to be very hazardous during the storm. Drivers should check road conditions before leaving and abide by traction laws when applicable. Airlines may also cancel or delay flights at Denver International Airport depending on the conditions.
The storm is expected to peter out before it hits Grand Junction and the surrounding area, with light snow predicted for the region. The bulk of the impact for the Western Slope will likely be confined to the Four Corners region, where up to a foot of snow could fall by Wednesday evening.
The bulk of the snow is expected to fall on Thursday, though forecasters have warned that the storm’s path could change.
“The snowfall forecast across the lower elevations is still uncertain and will be sensitive to shifts to the storm track, but confidence continues to increase in an impactful winter storm event…” an NWS forecast said.
Major ski towns could see up to 14 inches of fresh snow fall before the weekend starts.