Winter Storm Moving Into Colorado Mountains
A strong winter storm is moving into the Colorado mountains and could bring heavy snowfall.
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A strong winter storm is moving into the Colorado mountains and could bring heavy snowfall.
If you find it hard to get into the holiday spirit with the recent streak of warm and dry weather you're not alone.
In some locations the snow contained an entire month's worth of water.
Snowpack in some of Colorado's high country is the highest seen in decades.
The snow has been falling non-stop in the high country, and while the ski resorts love it, it's becoming a safety concern in some spots.
There was a big mess in the high country Thursday night, especially along Interstate 70.
There's a lot of prep work to be done to keep drivers moving through the metro area before that snow begins to fall.
The National Weather Service has issued a winter storm warning for Colorado's Western Slope.
The worst of the snow has moved out from the storm that has battered New Jersey and the rest of the East Coast, and travelers at Denver International Airport are experiencing fewer problems.
Blowing snow is expected to continue making travel dangerous in parts of Colorado's mountains through the evening.
More snow and high winds are expected in Colorado after portions of the state were pummeled by winter weather and gusting wind.
Amtrak passengers stuck in the snow are finally headed to their destinations.
Bitter cold is affecting airport operations in many areas and leaving travelers stuck at airports across the country.
Workers woke up to a frigid morning in the Denver metro area on a day where schools were back in session and people to wanted get to work and school safely.
The snow began tapering off Sunday evening but below zero temperatures overnight could mean an icy ride to work Monday morning.
Coloradans braced for another round of snow this weekend as blistering cold temperatures continue across the state, filling homeless shelters and snarling traffic.
Crews have been out nearly nonstop since Tuesday night clearing roads and highways, and as Colorado gets into Wednesday night and sub-freezing temperatures, things can really get icy and drivers should drive accordingly.
Crews at Denver International Airport have been working to keep flights running as close to schedule as possible. The frigid temperatures mean departing jets have to be de-iced.
As many people dash from car to home or bus to office, they think it's cold, but imagine what it must be like for those who work eight hours in the freezing weather.
The Denver Zoo, which has about 4,000 animals, reptiles and other exotic species, is closed because of the cold weather and snow.
A large winter storm has moved into Colorado that's bringing snow, wind and cold temperatures throughout the state.
Travel has already turned into a nightmare for parts of the country and at some of the biggest airports the backlogs will get worse as a major winter storm rolls across the country.
Skiers rejoiced and stores pulled snowblowers out of storage as a persistent spring storm delivered another round of wet snow to parts of Wyoming, Colorado and the Dakotas on Wednesday.
Crews at Denver International Airport are preparing for a winter storm on Saturday.
Another day of heavy snowfall in the mountains has crews working around the clock to keep roads clear for traffic.
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