Headline:
Winter Storm Warning issued May 6 at 12:37AM MDT until May 6 at 3:00PM MDT by NWS Denver CO
Event:
Winter Storm Warning
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
May 5, 2026 - 11:37pm
Expires:
May 6, 2026 - 11:45am
Description:
* WHAT...Heavy snow. Additional snow accumulations between 4 and 6
inches.
* WHERE...The Mountains of Summit County, the Mosquito Range, the
Indian Peaks Wilderness, and the Southern Front Range foothills.
* WHEN...Until 3 PM MDT this afternoon.
* 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. The hazardous conditions
will impact the 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:
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: