Headline:
Winter Storm Warning issued May 4 at 1:16PM MDT until May 6 at 3:00PM MDT by NWS Denver CO
Event:
Winter Storm Warning
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
May 4, 2026 - 12:16pm
Expires:
May 5, 2026 - 1:00am
Description:
* WHAT...Heavy snow expected. Total snow accumulations between 10 and
24 inches, heaviest above 8,000 feet. Isolated totals up to 30
inches possible across the higher mountains in Boulder and Larimer
counties.
* WHERE...Rocky Mountain National Park, the Medicine Bow Range, and
the northern Front Range foothills, including Red Feather Lakes,
Estes Park, and Nederland.
* WHEN...From midnight tonight to 3 PM MDT Wednesday.
* IMPACTS...Heavy snow will accumulate on tree branches and
powerlines, possibly causing them to break and lead to power
outages. Travel could be very difficult at times, especially late
Tuesday.
Instruction:
Monitor the latest forecasts for updates on this approaching storm.
If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food, and water in your
vehicle in case of an emergency. The latest road conditions for
Colorado can be obtained by calling 5 1 1 or by going to
www.cotrip.org.
Area Description:
South and East Jackson/Larimer/North and Northeast Grand/Northwest Boulder Counties Above 9000 Feet; Larimer and Boulder Counties Between 6000 and 9000 Feet
Forcast Office:
NWS Denver CO
Sender: