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See how much snow has fallen in Colorado and parts of the Denver area with Wednesday's storm
Snowfall began tapering off Wednesday afternoon in the largest snowstorm so far this season on Colorado's Front Range, and some impressive snow total results have come in from many different areas.
Snow continued to cause dangerous road conditions across metro Denver on Wednesday night, including crashes and highway closures near Broomfield and Longmont.
After a historically slow start to winter, Colorado’s ski resorts could be on track for a comeback with some forecasting as much as 20 inches of snow this weekend. Snow totals already saw some
In terms of precipitation, Colorado Springs and Pueblo broke that record. This is the measurement of actual water that fell from the sky, and not snowfall. Colorado Springs received 0.34" of precipitation while Pueblo had 0.48". This is very much needed after how dry we have been over the past few months.
Early-season snowfall has been sparse and infrequent, but Steamboat is forecast to receive 30 inches from Friday through Sunday, with other northern mountains receiving a foot or more. The central mountains can expect 6-12 inches, while the southern mountains should receive 3-8 inches.
The storm also provided a necessary bump to the region's snowpack, which is well below the average for this time of year.
The system is expected to create hazardous travel conditions, particularly along key commuter routes such as Interstate 25.
As December rolls in over Colorado Springs, locals are in for a familiar swing between crisp afternoons and frosty
Colorado highway officials closed the eastbound lanes of Interstate 70 on Wednesday night for about 2 hoursdue to a jackknifed semi truck.