November 17th 2024.
According to the National Weather Service, Colorado's mountains can expect to see scattered snow showers on Monday, followed by a storm moving into the Denver area on Tuesday. However, this wave of snow will be short-lived and not much accumulation is expected, as stated in the Hazardous Weather Outlook by NWS forecasters.
For those planning to venture out on the roads, it's important to note that the snow will make for icy and slick conditions through Tuesday afternoon, according to the outlook. As for the Denver area, light snowfall is expected on Tuesday morning, with no new accumulation expected after 11 a.m. The Eastern Plains, on the other hand, can expect dry and cold conditions with no snow.
In the mountains, NWS forecasters predict snowfall totals ranging from less than an inch to 4 inches. The highest accumulation is expected in Colorado's Rocky Mountains, including the Flat Tops, Elk Mountains, and Park Range. Meanwhile, in northwestern Colorado's Park Range, peaks such as Buffalo Pass and Mount Zirkel can expect 2 to 4 inches of snow by Tuesday morning. In the western part of the state, areas like Trappers Peak and Ripple Creek Pass in the Flat Tops and Elk Mountains could see between 3 and 4 inches of snow.
As the winter weather tapers off, Colorado's epic November snowstorm may not have broken records, but it came close. The storm also caused power outages for over 52,000 homes and thousands were still without power on Sunday morning. In addition, more than 500 flights were delayed or canceled at Denver International Airport. While roads in the Denver area have reopened, highways on the plains remain closed. Rescue operations are still ongoing as the storm left over 3 feet of snow in some areas.
But the good news is that the metro area can expect warm and dry weather to return on Wednesday, with temperature highs reaching the mid-60s. For more Colorado news, be sure to sign up for our daily Your Morning Dozen email newsletter. Stay safe and warm out there!
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