Headline:
Winter Storm Warning issued May 5 at 11:55AM MDT until May 6 at 3:00PM MDT by NWS Denver CO
Event:
Winter Storm Warning
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
May 5, 2026 - 10:55am
Expires:
May 6, 2026 - 5:00am
Description:
* WHAT...Heavy snow occurring. Total snow accumulations between 14
and 24 inches. 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...Until 3 PM MDT Wednesday.
* IMPACTS...Heavy snow accumulating on trees may result in broken
tree limbs, downed powerlines, and scattered power outages. Travel
could be very difficult due to the depth of heavy, wet snow.
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.
Prepare for possible power outages by charing cell phones and
portable chargers ahead of time.
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: