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Approaching Colorado storm could bring little to a lot of snow for some areas

Updated: 06-11-2024, 12.08 AM

The complexity of the upcoming storm system moving into Colorado has meteorologists perplexed, with a wide variety of outcomes possible as of Tuesday.

The models meteorologists use to forecast such events aren’t in agreement, complicating matters.

Fort Collins is expected to see less than an inch of snow from the system.

The National Weather Service said on X that there are two likely storm timelines:

First timeline calls for a weaker system that is slower to organize

Under this scenario:

Second timeline includes an organized system producing more rain and snow

Under this scenario:

Tuesday night into Wednesday: Light to moderate snow, mainly along and south of Interstate 70
Thursday: Snow and rain continues, especially over the Eastern Plains
Friday: Additional round of moderate snow for the Front Range and Eastern Plains with impactful conditions through Friday night

Colorado’s mountains, foothills under winter weather advisory

According to the National Weather Service:

When: Tuesday through Wednesday evening for the mountains, including Cameron Pass and Rocky Mountain National Park in western Larimer County. Tuesday evening through Wednesday evening for the foothills west and south of Denver and the Palmer Divide.
Expected snowfall totals: 3 to 8 inches
Travel impact: Expect winter driving conditions at higher elevations