A powerful snow storm warning is in effect across Colorado this week. The storm will bring significant snowfall and travel disruptions, coinciding with Cinco de Mayo celebrations.
This snow storm warning is notable because it arrives during spring, when trees have already leafed out. Higher elevations could see over a foot of snow, with some areas potentially receiving even more. Snowfall rates may become intense late Tuesday into early Wednesday, increasing the risk of difficult or dangerous travel.
Key facts:
- The storm is expected to disrupt travel across much of Colorado.
- Mountain roads could turn slick and hazardous, especially during peak snowfall periods.
- Snow levels are expected to drop to roughly 6,000 feet by Monday morning and to as low as 4,500 feet by Tuesday.
The I-70 corridor in Colorado will also be under a HIGH heavy snow designation. The storm’s crescendo lands on Tuesday, May 5 — Cinco de Mayo — turning what would normally be a festive, patio-filled evening into a night of chain controls and icy mountain roads.
Residents are advised to stay updated on forecasts and plan ahead as the snow storm warning evolves. The same system reloads over the Colorado Rockies from Tuesday into Wednesday, with the I-70 corridor under its own HIGH heavy snow designation.
