#Expected snow totals colorado springs series#

State climatologist Russ Schumacher said snowfall totals during spring storms are difficult to predict because of the fine line between temperatures being cold enough to snow and warm enough to rain. View Gallery: Colorado snowstorm: Extreme weather hits Fort Collins on Sunday The bull's-eye appears to be a swath from Rocky Mountain National Park north into extreme western Larimer County and the Rabbit Ears area east of Steamboat Springs. This storm will favor the mountains with 10 to 20 inches of snow expected across much of the northern mountains. Travel along I-25 is not expected to be impacted.įor road conditions, call 511 or visit Colorado and for Wyoming conditions. There also is potential for heavy snow on the Eastern Plains on Friday night, which could impact Interstate 76 travel. Highway 40 and Interstate 70 as well as Interstate 80 in southern Wyoming. Highways impacted will include Colorado Highway 14, U.S. Road conditions are expected to deteriorate starting Friday night in areas that include Rocky Mountain National Park Medicine Bow Range, which includes Cameron Pass Rabbit Ears Pass Indian Peaks the mountains of Summit County and the Mosquito Range. Monday with 10 to 20 inches of snow and wind gusts to 40 mph expected. The main concern is for the northern mountains, where a winter weather advisory is in effect from 5 p.m. Saturday, there is a 90% chance of a rain/snow mix turning to all snow after 7 a.m., with new snow accumulation of 1 to 2 inches possible during the day, another 1 to 2 inches Saturday night and again throughout Sunday.Ĭolorado avalanches: Snowshoer, two dogs die in latest slide How the storm will impact road conditions Friday increasing to 90% chance of a rain/snow mix Friday night, according to the National Weather Service. Much colder temperatures and multiple periods of snow will continue through at least Sunday night.įor Fort Collins, there is a 30% chance of rain after 5 p.m. That will bring snow starting in the mountains Friday and a rain/snow mix Friday night along the I-25 corridor and Eastern Plains.

#Expected snow totals colorado springs series#

Timing of storm to hamper weekend plansĪ series of low-pressure systems will move across the state beginning Friday night, according to the National Weather Service in Boulder. Here's a breakdown of the storm, including the timing, travel impacts and how much snow to expect. The snowstorm that moves in starting Friday and could linger into Monday morning isn't forecast to rival last year's March storm that dropped 20 inches of snow and cost Fort Collins $2.75 million in cleanup costs.īut it is expected to prop up sagging snowpack in Colorado's northern mountains and provide needed moisture in the form of rain and snow along the Interstate 25 corridor and Eastern Plains. March came in like a lamb with near-70 degree temperatures but is expected to quickly live up to its status as Colorado's snowiest month of the year. Watch Video: Take a ride with Fort Collins' snow removal crew