Heavy Snow Warning in Colorado, Wyoming as 30 Inches To Hit: 'Hazardous'
Summary
A strong late-season winter storm is bringing heavy snow to Colorado and Wyoming, with up to 30 inches expected in some mountain areas. The National Weather Service warns the storm will cause dangerous travel conditions, power outages, and damage in both urban and rural regions through midweek.Key Facts
- The storm affects Colorado’s Front Range, Eastern Plains, central valleys, and mountain regions from Tuesday evening to Wednesday.
- Snowfall in high elevations, like Rocky Mountain National Park and Summit County, could reach 10 to 30 inches.
- Heavy snow may cause power outages by damaging trees and utility lines, especially in northern and southern Front Range foothills.
- Urban areas like Denver and Boulder expect 4 to 8 inches of snow, leading to slick roads during peak commute times.
- Mountain passes such as Berthoud Pass and Eisenhower Tunnel could become very dangerous or impassable.
- Wyoming mountain ranges including Snowy Range and Laramie Range face 10 to 18 inches of snow with strong winds of 35 to 40 mph.
- Interstate 80 areas near Cheyenne and Laramie expect 5 to 17 inches of snow, likely causing severe travel disruptions.
- The storm poses risks to outdoor activities like hiking and snowmobiling due to reduced visibility and difficult conditions.
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