Here's an updated look at snowfall amounts across our highways through Sunday. Slick travel has already been reported today, and conditions should deteriorate this afternoon through early Sunday. cotrip.org #cowx
Winter Storm Warning
URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Denver CO
332 AM MDT Sat Oct 28 2023
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Larimer and Boulder Counties Between 6000 and 9000 Feet-
Jefferson and West Douglas Counties Above 6000 Feet/Gilpin/Clear Creek/Northeast Park Counties Below 9000 Feet-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-
Including the cities of Lakewood, Idaho Springs, Golden, Westcreek, Brighton, Red Feather Lakes, Georgetown, City of Denver, Denver International Airport, Longmont, Glendevey, Central City, Littleton, Boulder, Bailey, Estes Park, Highlands Ranch, Parker, Aurora, Nederland, Arvada, and Evergreen
332 AM MDT Sat Oct 28 2023
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WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON MDT SUNDAY...
* WHAT...
Heavy snow expected, especially later this afternoon and tonight. Total snow accumulations between 6 and 14 inches.
* WHERE...The Northern Front Range Foothills, The Southern Front Range Foothills, Boulder and the western suburbs of Denver, and Denver.
* WHEN...Until noon MDT Sunday.
* IMPACTS...Snow covered roads will make travel hazardous and driving may become very difficult due to heavy snow, especially Saturday night.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
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
.
Persons should consider delaying all travel. If travel is absolutely necessary, drive with extreme caution. Consider taking a winter storm kit along with you, including such items as tire chains, booster cables, flashlight, shovel, blankets and extra clothing. Also take water, a first aid kit, and anything else that would help you survive in case you become stranded.