Heavy winter storm could impact end of Tuesday commute

A winter storm will convey snow — deteriorating highway circumstances doubtlessly impacting the Tuesday commute — to northeastern Colorado together with the metro space, in line with the Nationwide Climate Service.

A widespread winter storm warning begins at 5 p.m. Tuesday with heavy snow anticipated in a single day, the climate service mentioned. In Denver, there’s a 100% likelihood of in a single day snow, with accumulation of a few foot of snow within the metropolis by about midday on Wednesday.

“Snow-covered roads will make journey very troublesome as a result of heavy snowfall on roadways,” the climate service mentioned within the storm warning. “The hazardous circumstances could affect the tail finish of the Tuesday night commute and can tremendously affect the Wednesday morning commute.”

Forecast confidence continues to extend with the upcoming storm system with 8 to 12 inches throughout northeast Colorado, #cowx pic.twitter.com/WEA9JxjP0e

— NWS Boulder (@NWSBoulder) January 17, 2023

Components of east central, north central, and northeast Colorado, together with the metro space, will see heavy snow in a single day, with accumulations between 6 and 12 inches, the climate service mentioned. The winter storm warning lasts till 5 p.m. Wednesday. Native totals embrace 12 to fifteen inches east of Interstate 25 and on the northeastern plains, the place winds will gust to 35 mph, creating lowered visibility with blowing and drifting snow circumstances.

Motorists and vacationers ought to anticipate storm circumstances into late afternoon Wednesday, when the storm is predicted to taper off from west to east. The climate service and Colorado officers, together with the Colorado State Patrol, urge the general public to remain residence and be protected, in the course of the storm.

“Troopers ask that you simply do every part you possibly can to remain residence and off the roads,” the CSP mentioned in a information launch. “Nonetheless, in case you should drive, be cognizant of the altering circumstances and take a sluggish, cautious strategy.”

And now for the NWS’s beloved I-70 Mountain Hall graphic.

Rule #1 – Sufficient tires/Chains or AutoSocks (Cables okay for automobiles & pickups)
Rule #2 – Prime off your tank or battery
Rule #3 – Bow to the Plow
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— CSP Golden (@csp_golden) January 17, 2023

The climate service mentioned, “Individuals ought to delay all journey if potential. If journey is completely crucial, drive with excessive warning and be ready for sudden modifications in visibility. Go away loads of room between you and the motorist forward of you, and permit additional time to succeed in your vacation spot.”

Drivers ought to ensure that their automobile is “winterized” and in good working order, together with satisfactory tires, good wiper blades, a functioning heater and a stout battery. Individuals who exit in automobiles ought to take alongside a winter survival equipment together with additional clothes, snow boots and blankets, in addition to meals and water in case of an emergency. A conveyable charger for a cellphone is usually recommended. Anybody who will get stranded ought to name 911.

Tuesday night in Denver, the prospect of snow is 60%, primarily after 5 p.m., and 1 inch of accumulation is predicted, the climate service mentioned. In a single day within the metropolis, the prospect of snow is 100% and it’s anticipated to snow closely at instances, with between 5 to 9 inches in accumulation. The low temperature can be about 25 levels and winds will gust to 22 mph. There can be areas of patchy fog.

Snow is predicted to taper off in Denver at about 11 a.m. and areas of “freezing fog” are anticipated between 9 and 10 a.m. The excessive temperature will high out close to 32 levels. A further accumulation of 1 to three inches is predicted Wednesday morning. In a single day Wednesday in Denver, skies can be cloudy and the low temperature can be round 12 levels.

Skies over Denver can be sunny on Thursday, in line with the forecast, with a excessive temperature of 37 levels, earlier than the forecast requires a 30% likelihood of snow Friday afternoon. The excessive temperature on Friday can be close to 31 levels.