Tag: Ice Storms
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Arctic blast brings bitter cold and several inches of snow to Denver area
A arctic blast dropped several inches of snow in some parts of Denver Friday evening into Saturday morning, bringing about both frigid temperatures and snow-covered roads. The powerful arctic cold front moved into the state Friday evening, bringing what will be an estimated 114 consecutive hours of below freezing temps throughout the metro, according to the…
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Snowstorm leaves total of 19 .2 inches at Denver airport
Although the snowstorm that ended Saturday failed to meet the worst-case scenario in most of the metro area, wintery conditions did cause problems — and Denver International Airport ended up with a final reading of 19.2 inches of snow. Conditions were worst on the Eastern Plains, and Gov. Jared Polis earlier mobilized the Colorado National…
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Snow storm cripples Colorado, causing school closures and canceled flights
Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save The sequel to Wednesday’s snowstorm — which dumped up to 10 inches in some Denver metro areas — hit central Colorado Friday afternoon and was expected to stretch into Saturday morning. The potentially historic November snowfall caused closures and cancellations throughout the area, with schools and government…
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Denver area severe weather shelters open during snowstorm
With the ongoing snowstorm pelting the Denver metro until Saturday morning, various counties and cities have opened severe weather shelters throughout the rest of the week. The Denver area has piled up over six inches of snow going into Thursday afternoon — with some areas, like Golden and Aurora, already over 10 inches. While snow is…
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Colorado Winter Storm Update: I-25 closed between Colorado Springs and Castle Rock; hazardous driving conditions through Monday morning
Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save Stay with this story for updates on Colorado weather Sunday: The Storm: Front Range communities face a second day of snow from a winter storm that’s still pounding Colorado. Denver could see another seven inches of snow while Colorado Springs faced up to five inches. …
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Interstate 25 open north of Colorado Springs, blizzard shutters many other roads
Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save Drivers should avoid travel if possible and prepare for whiteout conditions Sunday if they must travel, particularly in higher terrain, the El Paso County Office of Emergency Management warned. Blowing snow from gusty, northerly winds and slick roads will result in hazardous travel conditions throughout…
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Colorado Winter Storm Update: Winter storm warning persists for Front Range; Red Cross opens warming shelters opened in El Paso County
Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save Stay with this story for updates on Colorado weather Saturday: The Storm: Snow began falling across the Front Range just before 10 a.m. Saturday and forecasters expect snow to stick around through Sunday. The heaviest snow is expected to hit from Boulder to southern Wyoming,…