Boulder County, CO

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In effect from Wednesday 11/04 2:00 PM MST – Thursday 11/05 2:00 AM MST

Issued by NWS Denver CO

What

Snow expected. Total snow accumulations between 3 and 10 inches with localized higher amounts possible for the Mosquito Range.

Where

The Mountains of Summit County, the Mosquito Range, and the Indian Peaks, and South Park.

When

From 2 PM Wednesday to 2 AM MST Thursday.

Impacts

Travel could be difficult. Roads will become slippery in spots, including for the US 285 corridor. The hazardous conditions will impact the Wednesday evening commute.

What to Do

Slow down and use caution while traveling. The latest road conditions for Colorado can be obtained by calling 5 1 1 or by going to www.cotrip.org.


Areas Impacted

  • South and Southeast Grand/West Central and Southwest Boulder/Gilpin/Clear Creek/Summit/North and West Park Counties Above 9000 Feet
  • Central and Southeast Park County

Tips to Stay Safe

A Winter Weather Advisory means that your area can expect or is seeing some amount of snow, ice, or sleet. Weather conditions may be inconvenient or even dangerous. 

  • Plan for any travel to take extra time.  
  • Slow down and use caution while driving. 
  • Stay tuned for updates here or through local radio and news. 

Briefings

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From the Forecaster

Extended Outlook

Created by the NWS Denver/Boulder WFO

Near-normal to below-normal high temperatures will continue for the next two days across the urban corridor and plains. Rain and snow showers will form across the mountains and foothills, primarily south of I-70, Wednesday afternoon and into Wednesday night. Snow accumulations will be the highest in western Park County, impacting travel conditions Wednesday evening in this area. Precipitation will clear out of the area by Thursday morning, leaving mostly clear to partly cloudy skies.

High temperature forecast for Wednesday and Thursday. Plains: Wednesday in the 50s, Thursday in the 50s to near 60. Mountains: Wednesday and Thursday in the 30s to near 50.

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