However, the transition back to winter will not be long-lasting. In the Colorado Rockies, the average May snowfall ranges from several inches to a foot. The last storm to bring more than a few flakes of snow to the city was in 2019 when 3.7 inches of snow fell on May 20-21. The average snowfall for May in the Mile High City is 1.2 inches. Snowfall is not uncommon in Colorado and the Denver area in May, forecasters say. Motorists that plan on being on the roads late Friday night to early Saturday may face hazards ranging from slippery conditions to fallen trees. Some people could wake up without power in their homes Saturday morning. "With trees leafing out in the lower and intermediate elevations, even a couple of inches of wet, clinging snow can cause problems ranging from limbs breaking to power outages and blocked roads," AccuWeather senior storm warning meteorologist William Clark said. Wednesday’s low will be 13 degrees.ĭenver will see gradual improvement throughout the evening Wednesday.Īfter Wednesday, mostly dry and quiet weather is expected through the weekend, except for a slight snow chance Friday night.Forecasters say the tree canopy is another factor to consider with midspring snowstorms. Tuesday night’s low is 25 degrees, then the Wednesday high is 30 degrees. Travelers are also advised to have emergency winter kits in their vehicles, as temperatures during the storm will be frigid. Wednesday, metro Denver and the northeast plains will see “major” travel impacts which will last through at least noon for Denver and through 6 p.m. Most affected areas will begin to see moderate travel impacts between 6 p.m. Make sure your car is winterized and in good working order.” Avoid sudden braking or acceleration, and be especially cautious on hills or when making turns. Leave plenty of room between you and the motorist ahead of you, and allow extra time to reach your destination. “If travel is necessary, drive with extreme caution and be prepared for sudden changes in visibility. “Persons should delay travel if possible,” forecasters said of Tuesday evening and Wednesday morning travel. The snow will then taper off into Wednesday afternoon. Western Denver suburbs could expect anywhere from seven to 10 inches, with about 14 inches as the highest possible.įorecasters expected the snow to start in the late evening Tuesday, impacting the tail end of the evening commute, then picking up strength Tuesday night, with the heaviest snow expected to fall Wednesday morning during the morning commute. There is about a 17% chance Denver will get over 12 inches of snow, forecasters said. One forecast graph shows about 10 inches of snow as the expected accumulation for Denver, Aurora and the southern suburbs, but it could be as high as 15 or 16 inches respectively. “Though northeast Colorado is certainly no stranger to heavy snowfall events, it is quite rare to see this much snow & moisture in the forecast for mid-January.”įorecasters Tuesday morning increased possible snowfall totals in the Urban Corridor and Front Range foothills. Several forecast values suggested “the current forecast is near the extreme of the model climatology for this time of year,” one meteorologist at the National Weather Service said. Wednesday for the storm which forecasters at the National Weather Service in Boulder called near-extreme. Digital Replica Edition Home Page Close MenuĪ Winter Storm warning has been issued for the Interstate 25 Urban Corridor and the northeast plains which will last from 5 p.m.
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