Article Summary –
Colorado is experiencing varying amounts of snowfall with the northeast corner of the state getting the most accumulation. Yuma and Logan County have already received 9 inches of snow with parts of Yuma County seeing up to 11.5 inches. The snow is expected to taper off by midday on Friday, with the weekend forecast showing sunny skies and comfortable highs in the 50s and 60s.
DENVER Snowfall Update
Despite Denver metro expected to receive only a light snowfall on Friday, other regions of Colorado are seeing heavy snow accumulation. This follows a Pinpoint Weather Alert Day issued due to another bout of moisture moving into the state ahead of the weekend.
Snow, rain, and sleet began to fall over the Eastern Plains on Thursday with winter storm warnings in effect.
Colorado Weather Alerts
Stay updated on the latest Weather Alerts in Denver and across Colorado on FOX31. Although the storm isn’t blanketing the entire state, parts of Yuma and Logan County have already received significant snowfall. One area in Yuma County has registered 11.5 inches of snow since Thursday midnight.
Snowfall in Different Counties
County | Location | Measured snow |
Yuma | 6 SW Yuma | 11. 5 |
Yuma | Yuma | 9.8 |
Logan | 3 SSW Fleming | 9.7 |
Source: Iowa State University Iowa Environmental Mesonet
Travel Advisory
Yuma and Logan counties, located in the northeast corner of Colorado, bordering Nebraska and Kansas, are experiencing significant snowfall. Travelers on U.S. 34 and Interstate 76 are being cautioned by the Colorado Department of Transportation about snowpacked and icy roads.
Weather Forecast
According to the Pinpoint Weather team, the snowfall will peter out by Friday midday, leading to sunny skies with comfortable highs in the 50s and 60s over the weekend.
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