Colorado Winter Weather Advisory | Effective 04/17/2026 03:15

Headline: 
Winter Weather Advisory issued April 17 at 4:15AM MDT until April 17 at 5:00PM MDT by NWS Denver CO
Event: 
Winter Weather Advisory
Urgency: 
Expected
Effective: 
April 17, 2026 - 3:15am
Expires: 
April 17, 2026 - 2:15pm
Description: 
* WHAT...Snow expected. Total snow accumulations of 2 to 7 inches. Winds gusting as high as 45 mph. * WHERE...The Mountains of Summit County, the Mosquito Range, and the Indian Peaks, and The Southern Front Range Foothills. * WHEN...From 9 AM this morning to 5 PM MDT this afternoon. * IMPACTS...Roads will become slippery in spots, especially through mountain passes. Use caution when traveling. The hazardous conditions will impact this mornings commute.
Instruction: 
Slow down and use caution while traveling. 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