Whiteout conditions will be possible for most of the day as the storm rages on, only improving by Wednesday evening.Īs the snow comes to an end late Wednesday, some areas in Southern Colorado could be buried under up to a foot of snow, with even more for the mountains. Travel is not recommended not only due to the amount of snow that we're expecting, but also the potential for 60-70 mph wind gusts. Our forecast is calling for as much as 12-18" across the Sangres and Wets, with as much as 2-3 feet of snow for the San Juan Mountains. Mountains forecast: Low: 25 High: 50 Watch out as the mountains of southeastern Colorado are about to hammered from our latest winter storm. On top of heavy snow, wind gusts to 45 mph will create whiteout conditions on the roadways. Walsenburg and Trinidad forecast: Low: 10s/20s High: 10s/20s With the brunt of the storm expected to hammer the southern I-25 corridor, driving in this area throughout the day on Wednesday is expected to be difficult to dangerous, with road closures almost a guarantee due to the power of this storm. Some roads could close because of the storm and travel is not advised! Snow totals from 5-10". Plains forecast: Low: 20s High: 20s A major winter storm will bring heavy snow and very strong winds to the Plains, with blizzard-like conditions expected at times on Wednesday. Snow could linger well into the afternoon hours across the Palmer Divide as strong north wind gusts to 45 mph provide an upslope flow component on the north side of the hill. Tri-Lakes forecast: Low: 0s/10s High: 10s Brutally cold, windy and snowy on Wednesday as a large and dynamic winter storm hammers Southern Colorado. Stay inside and stay warm is my best advice, and wait until the worst of the storm passes and roads can be cleared. Woodland Park forecast: Low: 8 High: 12 Blowing snow, strong winds and some very cold temperatures will bring a dangerous combination of weather to Teller County on Wednesday. The snow should taper off through the afternoon hours, and with clearing skies late Wednesday, temperatures Thursday morning will drop down to the single digits. Snow totals from 4-6".Ĭanon City forecast: Low: 21 High: 23 Heavy snow late tonight and Wednesday will be accompanied by wind gusts to 35 mph throughout the day. Much like in the Springs, increasing north winds by midday will help to shut off the snow machine. Pueblo forecast: Low: 21 High: 23 Very cold all day long for Pueblo, with snow and blowing snow the main story on Wednesday. Heavy snow in the morning is likely to come to an end by around the lunch hour as strong north winds really start to crank across the Pikes Peak Region. #cowx /q9Gim0jqW7- Alan Rose February 15, 2023Ĭolorado Springs forecast: Low: 16 High: 19 A major case of weather whiplash will include periods of heavy snow, strong wind gusts and very cold temperatures on Wednesday. Winter Storm Warnings are now in effect! Expect conditions to begin deteriorating between 6-10 pm.
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