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 expected. Total snow accumulations between 5 and
8 inches with locally up to 12 inches next to the foothills.
* WHERE...Fort Collins, Boulder, Denver metro area, and Castle Rock.
* WHEN...From 8 PM this evening to 3 PM MDT Wednesday.
* IMPACTS...Heavy snow accumulating on trees may result in broken
tree limbs, downed powerlines, and scattered power outages. Despite
lesser accumulations on roadways, slick and hazardous conditions
are still possible for the Wednesday morning commute.
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:
Larimer County Below 6000 Feet/Northwest Weld County; Boulder And Jefferson Counties Below 6000 Feet/West Broomfield County; North Douglas County Below 6000 Feet/Denver/West Adams and Arapahoe Counties/East Broomfield County; Elbert/Central and East Douglas Counties Above 6000 Feet
Forcast Office:
NWS Denver CO
Sender: