Colorado is set to receive more snow following a layer of snow that covered the state overnight on Sunday.
According to data from the National Weather Service, mountains southwest of Aspen could potentially see up to 48 inches of snow from Monday evening through Wednesday night.
Additionally, significant snowfall is expected across much of Colorado’s high-elevation areas, with at least a foot of snow forecasted.
In the high-end snowfall scenario, we can expect even greater amounts of snowfall in the mountains. Instead of the previous estimate of 18 to 24 inches, this scenario predicts more widespread totals within that range.
Additionally, a few select peaks may receive an impressive 48 to 60 inches of snow if this forecast proves to be accurate.
The area with the highest expected snowfall along the Front Range is the stretch of I-25 between Castle Rock and Colorado Springs. In the most probable situation, this particular section of the road will receive around four to six inches of snow during the multi-day storm.
While this amount could already cause some travel issues, the “high-end” snowfall scenario predicts approximately one foot of snow along this route, which could be more problematic.
In this high-end scenario, Colorado Springs and Denver are projected to receive about five inches of snow, while Boulder is forecasted to receive seven inches and Fort Collins is expected to receive three inches.
With Thanksgiving week approaching, Colorado is bracing for a surge in travel, potentially setting new records. As a result, travelers in the Centennial State should be prepared for potential complications.
Even in the most optimistic scenario, where snowfall is concerned, certain sections of I-70 could receive up to two feet of snow. This means that those embarking on road trips across the state should anticipate delays, road closures, and slow-moving traffic.
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