DENVER — Rain and snow showers hit the Denver area on Sunday evening and is expected through the overnight hours.
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FORECAST | RADARS | HOW MUCH SNOW TO EXPECT
10:30 p.m. Sunday
We've seen mostly light snow in Denver but heavier bands elsewhere in the metro area. The latest as of 10 p.m:
9:22 p.m. Sunday
A snow squall warning is in effect until 10 p.m. for the Fort Collins, Longmont, Boulder and Greeley areas, according to the National Weather Service.
3:30 p.m. Sunday
Snow was beginning to fall in Boulder shortly after 3 p.m., as precipitation continued to build across the Front Range. Snow showers were expected to develop in the Denver area into the evening. Here was the live view from Pearl Street in Denver:
3 p.m. Sunday
Precipitation was building to the west of Denver and the rain was still expected to turn to snow in the evening. The National Weather Service says snow is expected to be light but a few bands of moderate to heavy snow could develop, bringing 1-2 inches per hour.
Snowfall coverage will increase over the area into evening. Snow is expected to be light, however a few bands of moderate to heavy intensity snow will bring snowfall rates to 1-2"/hr. This may cause travel hazards due to rapid icing of roadways along w/reduced visibility. #COwx pic.twitter.com/ZKFGwfbMsH
— NWS Boulder (@NWSBoulder) March 1, 2020
2 p.m. Sunday
Earlier Sunday, the National Weather Service upped the projected snowfall totals slightly for the Denver area, calling for 3-4 inches with higher amounts in the southern and western parts of the metro. Up to six inches could fall under heavy bands of snow. A winter weather advisory is in effect for Denver and the foothills through Sunday night.
The weather service also warned of possible snow squalls, with heavy periodic snow and wind gusts that can create whiteout conditions on the roads.
A winter storm will bring snowfall & travel impacts to the Front Range starting this afternoon. Snow will affect travel over the mountains, incl I-70. Snow will then spread onto the lower elevations by early evening. Expect travel impacts for the Monday morning commute. #COwx pic.twitter.com/qWdiQF1AvJ
— NWS Boulder (@NWSBoulder) March 1, 2020
There will be a possibility to see Snow Squall conditions - starting this afternoon in the mountains, and in the evening across the plains.
Learn the definition, how it differs from snow storms, and what actions to take here: https://t.co/vloZoMZ26a #cowx pic.twitter.com/U5W98z1zbo
— NWS Boulder (@NWSBoulder) March 1, 2020
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