Major snowstorm bears down on U.S. West, causing delays, school closures
The first snow of the season arrived in parts of Colorado Tuesday into Wednesday, with around 10 cm measured at Denver International Airport by Wednesday morning and other areas accumulating closer to 20 cm.
Officials say more snow is on the way.
9.5” of snow since Tuesday night 😊 #cowx #colorado #snow pic.twitter.com/YDXF1YjiNY
— Aurelia Baca (@aureliadbaca) November 7, 2024
Winter has landed at DEN- and it’s snow joke! ❄️🥶
Shoutout to the crews who are keeping travelers soaring through the storm. #cowx pic.twitter.com/i4lePu1bqg— Denver Int'l Airport (@DENAirport) November 6, 2024
Earlier this week, the blast of weather caused some school and highway closures. Country artist Dustin Lynch moved his November 6 concert to April 16, citing inclement weather.
Due to inclement weather, the November 6th show at @RedRocksCO has been RESCHEDULED to April 16th, 2025.
Safety is our top priority, and with the current conditions, we want to ensure the best concert experience possible for everyone.All tickets purchased for the original date… pic.twitter.com/HaE3rrLE2K— Dustin Lynch (@dustinlynch) November 4, 2024
More snow forecast
Forecasters are now turning their attention to the additional snowfall expected in parts of New Mexico and Colorado through Saturday, which could further contribute to dangerous driving conditions and widespread power outages.
At least 60,000 customers in New Mexico have already seen their electricity disrupted due to the weather, The New York Times reports.
Winter bliss...love this time of year #cowx @wxtwitter From Aurora CO this morning. @NWSBoulder pic.twitter.com/YsVr5FwN85
— stormdoctor (@stormdoctor) November 7, 2024
As snow began to accumulate Thursday morning, the National Weather Service (NWS) issued a winter storm warning is in effect for portions of both states, affecting approximately 2.5 million people.
Good morning from my lil snow globe ❄️❄️❄️ #cowx pic.twitter.com/TBwHQ9dQtd
— Wendi Medeiros (@WendiLooHoo3) November 7, 2024
"A winter storm warning means that significant amounts of snow, sleet or ice are now occurring or are imminent," the NWS says in its statement.
"Travel will become very hazardous or impossible."
Over the next 72 hours, upwards of 90 cm could fall near the New Mexico border, while about 30 cm of snow is expected in the Colorado Springs area.
The NWS is warning farmers to take precautions because the conditions "will produce extreme hardship or loss of life for unprotected livestock."
CDOT webcam shows heavy snow and slushy/snow-packed roads along Highway 50 east of La Junta. Expect heavy snow to continue for the remainder of the morning into the afternoon, with 2-4 more inches of accumulation likely. #cowx pic.twitter.com/VWxiFcXSKj
— NWS Pueblo (@NWSPueblo) November 7, 2024
Heads up if you are travelling south or east of Denver. Road conditions are hazardous and many roads are closed. Check https://t.co/uoUwxQXFoP for the latest roads conditions and closures. #cowx pic.twitter.com/NZv1HunmCl
— NWS Boulder (@NWSBoulder) November 7, 2024
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