Intermittent snow will persist in the mountainous regions of Colorado during the weekend and extending into the early part of the next week. This aligns with the busiest 7 to 10 days of the ski period, as numerous individuals celebrate the arrival of the new year at the ski resorts.
Travel conditions may become hazardous at times on I-70. Conditions will worsen from Georgetown to Glenwood Springs, a crucial 113-mile section of the main interstate.
A system of light snow is expected to bring minimal accumulations to the mountains on Friday night. Despite the light snowfall, winds could reach up to 70 miles per hour, causing severe travel difficulties due to blowing snow diminishing visibility.
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The episode concludes around 1 a.m. on Saturday and does not resume until approximately noon. Travel conditions will fluctuate greatly each hour, so ensure you stay updated with the First Alert Forecast and verify road conditions prior to hitting the road.
As snowfall intensifies on Saturday, travel will diminish during the evening rush hour and continue through the night. Winds remain fierce, reaching up to 60 miles per hour. Ongoing snow accumulation and blowing snow will result in hazardous travel.
A pause is expected on Sunday morning and early afternoon, succeeded by the most substantial snowfall from Sunday night into Monday.
Multiple snowfall events interspersed with breaks will lead to extremely high avalanche risk.
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While these conditions unfold across the mountains, Denver will experience mild and dry weather with temperatures in the 50s and 60s throughout the weekend.