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9:18 a.m.: The snow continues to come down, creating problems on roads around town.
I am still seeing tons of reports of buses and cars and trucks sliding all over the side streets.
— Jayson Luber (@Denver7Traffic) December 21, 2017
8:50 a.m.: Some Denver Public Schools buses are running late this morning. The district reports some routes are picking up kids 30 to 45 minutes later than usual. Check @DPSschoolbus on Twitter for the latest.
7:29 a.m.: Wheat Ridge is also on accident alert this morning.
Wheat Ridge is on accident alert. For accidents not involving alcohol or drugs, Exchange info and file a police report tomorrow. Be safe out there
— Wheat Ridge Police (@WheatRidgePD) December 21, 2017
7:08 a.m.: Thornton is the latest city to go on accident alert due to snowy conditions this morning.
6:12 a.m.: Headed to the airport? A crash near DIA could put a dent in your travel plans.
Huge crash reported on Pena Blvd near Green Valley Ranch Blvd.
— Jayson Luber (@Denver7Traffic) December 21, 2017
Multi vehicle accident at outbound Peña and Green Valley Ranch. Emergency crews responding. Please slow down. Road conditions are icy.
— Denver Int'l Airport (@DENAirport) December 21, 2017
6:10 a.m.: There are a few crashes around the metro area this morning due to the snow. One crash, a rollover on EB U.S. 36 near the 1st Bank Center, has several lanes closed.
Boulder and Broomfield are both on accident alert, which means agencies will be focusing on crashes involving injuries or impaired driving.