...HEAVY SNOW AND HAZARDOUS TRAVEL CONDITIONS FRIDAY EVENING THROUGH
SATURDAY...
.Snow will intensify mid to late this afternoon, with heavy snow
persisting through Saturday. The heaviest snow will impact the Park
Range, including Rabbit Ears Pass, this evening and overnight, and
to a lesser extent the northern Front Range mountains (Medicine Bow
Range, Rocky Mountain NP). Additionally, strong winds will result in
blowing snow, poor visibility and locally whiteout conditions,
particularly Friday evening.
...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 PM MST
SATURDAY...
* WHAT...Snow expected with the heaviest rates occurring this
evening and tonight. Total snow accumulations of 4 to 8 inches.
Winds gusting 45 to 55 mph across the higher terrain.
* WHERE...The Mountains of Summit County, the Mosquito Range, and
the Indian Peaks, including the I-70 corridor.
* WHEN...Until 5 PM MST Saturday.
* IMPACTS...Snow covered roads will make travel hazardous. The
hazardous conditions will likely impact weekend ski traffic.
Slow down and use caution while traveling. The latest road
conditions for Colorado can be obtained by calling 5 1 1 or by going
to www.cotrip.org.