Headline:
Winter Storm Warning issued May 4 at 11:52PM MDT until May 6 at 3:00PM MDT by NWS Denver CO
Event:
Winter Storm Warning
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
May 4, 2026 - 10:52pm
Expires:
May 5, 2026 - 11:00am
Description:
* WHAT...Heavy snow expected. Total snow accumulations between 6 and
18 inches, with the heaviest snowfall favored along and north of
I-70.
* WHERE...The Mountains of Summit County, the Mosquito Range, and the
Indian Peaks, and The Southern Front Range Foothills.
* WHEN...From noon Tuesday 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 to impossible. The
hazardous conditions will impact the Tuesday evening and Wednesday
morning commutes.
Instruction:
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 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: