Colorado is experiencing severe weather conditions, with heavy mountain snow and intense rain across different regions. The National Weather Service predicts significant snowfall, particularly above 9000 feet, with over 40 inches possible in higher elevations and 1-3 feet in the Rockies. Denver is expected to receive over 2 inches of rain, potentially marking one of the wettest Aprils since 1999. Snowfall rates of 2-3 inches per hour are anticipated in the upper foothills. A flood advisory has been issued for Denver due to the heavy precipitation. A Pinpoint Weather Alert Day was declared for Saturday, and snowfall totals are still being honed down.
Denver weather: Pinpoint Weather Alert Day continues for difficult travel in mountains, foothills and Palmer Divide https://t.co/8HYuTYzJq9 https://t.co/KUbUUt2ND7
Colorado weather: Mountain snow spreads to metro area, flood advisory issued for Denver https://t.co/Xu8iYJeF9U
Denver weather: Rain and snow forecasted; Pinpoint Weather Alert Day https://t.co/l9R1riVtfl https://t.co/mLXaVciZZu
Reports of large wet snow flakes are coming in from southern El Paso County. These conditions will persist through early afternoon, with heaviest snow this morning. Warm surface temps will limit snow accumulations though, so only minor impacts are expected at this time. #cowx https://t.co/ueseUFj4OG
9:12am: Heavy, cold rain for the majority of the metro area continues, but rain changing to snow above roughly ~5800β from the looks of it. Heavy rain/snow will continue the rest of today before ending after dark tonight. #COwx https://t.co/vHpCI0CzVD
Good morning! A quick look at radar shows this storm is delivering as anticipated. Rain and snow along the Front Range will be persistent and also heaviest this morning. In the upper foothills, snowfall rates of 2-3"/hr can be expected for the next 4-5 hours straight. #COwx https://t.co/H4hLSghW6A
Moderate to heavy snow will continue to increase across the higher terrain this morning, lasting through tomorrow morning. Snow will be wet and heavy with impactful accumulations, especially across Teller County π΄ northern El Paso County. Stay tuned for updates to hazards. #cowx https://t.co/5ITqa5t72f
Snow is falling heavy over the high country as of 430 AM Sat 4/27/24. CDOT images are from Woodland Park, Wolf Creek Pass and Johnson Village near Buena Vista. Heaviest snow today will impact the Pikes Peak region. #cowx https://t.co/UJVtd3hMpc
Intense band of snow, with thunder possible, will occur over Teller County π΄ parts of northern El Paso County this morning. Visibility will be severely reduced at times, with heavy π΄ slushy wet snow, as well as rapid accumulations. Exercise extreme caution if traveling! #cowx https://t.co/YbFGQyimZ0
Heavy, wet mountain snow will pick up over the higher terrain this afternoon, and will last through Sunday morning. Impacts will be greatest for elevations above 8000 feet, especially in Teller County. https://t.co/mmkhyAH5cv
Denver weather: Pinpoint Weather Alert Day Saturday for mountain and foothill snow https://t.co/AhajdUrIg1 https://t.co/B0w9yJuMt8
Heavy, wet snow is likely over the mountains starting late tonight π΄ continuing through the day Saturday, especially above 7500 feet. Snowfall amounts of over 2 feet will be possible over the summit of Pike's Peak, with 1 to 2 feet over the lower slopes. #cowx https://t.co/wbLzZSHqZs
Heavy, wet mountain snow will pick up over the higher terrain this afternoon, and will last through Sunday morning. Impacts will be greatest for elevations above 9000 feet, especially in Teller County. https://t.co/QZavVAFuyW
Top #COwx weather concerns in order of impact: 1) Heavy mountain snow starts late tonight, peaks tomorrow AM. 8-18β above 8k 2) Absolute deluge for the Denver area, 2β+ of precip tonight/tomorrow. Tomorrow total washout 3) Slushy metro area snow mainly above 6k feet tomorrow
Good chance Denver will get 2β+ of rain from this. Thatβd likely push us into a top-10 wettest April on record, and our wettest since at least 1999. 1.54β so far this month @DENAirport βοΈβοΈβοΈ #COwx https://t.co/mceFyoOAEI
This falls as snow above 8-10K feet (maybe lower...). The higher Rockies end up with 1-3 feet of snow over the weekend. https://t.co/yRvD8x6T7a
Absolute firehose of water tonight/tomorrow for the Front Range. 2-3β of precipitation, with some 4β+ amounts possible in a few spots. Not quite last May 10-12, but not too far off. #COwx https://t.co/L6KDgDbDqU
Denver weather: Metro rain and mountain snow, Pinpoint Weather Alert Day Saturday https://t.co/EkJotxKelo https://t.co/hjIIOKYRro
As thunderstorms roll across the Front Range and plains this weekend, snowstorms brew in the mountains and foothills with up to 40 inches forecast for higher elevations #cowx https://t.co/ZZyWMQzPed
Heavy, wet mountain snow will pick up over the higher terrain this afternoon, and will last through Sunday morning. Although snowfall totals are still being honed down, impacts will be greatest for elevations above 9000 feet, especially north of highway 50. https://t.co/6w8poa1Rra