Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued April 28 at 6:40AM MDT by NWS Denver CO
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
April 28, 2026 - 5:40am
Expires:
April 28, 2026 - 6:30am
Description:
At 640 AM MDT, Doppler radar was tracking a snow squall near Idaho
Springs, or 31 miles west of Denver, moving east at 30 mph.
Locations impacted include...
Idaho Springs, Georgetown, Empire, Silver Plume, Blue Valley,
Dumont, Floyd Hill, Bergen Park, Kittredge, Russell Gulch,
Downieville, Lawson and Genesee.
This includes Interstate 70 between mile markers 224 and 254.
Instruction:
Use extra caution if you must travel into or through this snow
squall. Rapid changes in visibility and potentially slick roads are
likely to lead to accidents. Consider delaying travel until the
squall passes your location.
Conditions can deteriorate rapidly in winter weather situations. Be
prepared for snow or ice covered roads. Slow down and allow extra
time when traveling.
Area Description:
South and Southeast Grand/West Central and Southwest Boulder/Gilpin/Clear Creek/Summit/North and West Park Counties Above 9000 Feet; Jefferson and West Douglas Counties Above 6000 Feet/Gilpin/Clear Creek/Northeast Park Counties Below 9000 Feet
Forcast Office:
NWS Denver CO
Sender: