DENVER — Commuters should expect a challenging drive across portions of the metro area as heavy snow has blanketed the Front Range where a winter weather advisory remains in effect until 8 a.m.
Snowfall is expected to come to an end and following a slow morning commute, conditions should gradually improve through the day ahead of much warmer temperatures for this weekend.
The Denver7 news team is tracking the latest storm updates, closures, and sharing news from local agencies. Refresh this page for updates and keep checking back for new details.
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Friday, February 21
8:00 a.m. | I-70 reopening | Interstate 70 westbound reopened between Vail Pass Summit and East Vail, according to CDOT.
7:34 a.m. | Eastbound 6th Ave. update | We're tracking a crash on 6th Avenue between Sheridan and Federal. Denver7's Jayson Luber says all lanes are open on EB 6th after Sheridan.
7:23 a.m. | I-70 closure | The westbound I-70 lanes are closed between Vail Pass Summit and East Vail, according to CDOT.
7:21 a.m. | DIA ground delay ends | The ground delay at Denver International Airport due to the snow or ice ended.
7:13 a.m. | Crash near downtown | "This is a big wreck": Denver7 Traffic Expert Jayson Luber says the crash is on Westbound 6th avenue between Sheridan and Federal with only one lane open.
Luber says the eastbound side appears to be temporarily closed.
7:02 a.m. | DIA update | Denver International Airport reports around 69 delays this morning with departures to DIA delayed on average by around 26 minutes, due to the snow.
6:42 a.m. | Conditions near Parker | Denver7's Wayne Reese is checking out snow-covered roads in the southern parts of the metro.
"On Hess Road heading towards Parker! — Roads are looking better but Castle Pines was rough.
6:30 a.m. | City of Littleton | Many city facilities, including City of Littleton officers, Bemis Public Library, the Littleton Museum, and Littleton Municipal Court will delay opening until 10 a.m. due to the snow.
6:20 a.m. | A look at north Denver roads | Denver7 Traffic Expert Jayson Luber reports a "huge wreck" near downtown Denver on Northbound I-25 at Speer across several lanes. He says the crash has moved to the right lanes with slowing from well before Colfax.
6:15 a.m. | A look at north Denver roads | Denver7’s Sam Peña has this look at rough conditions along Brighton Blvd near Wadsworth approaching I-70.
6:12 a.m. | New crash|Denver7 Traffic Expert Jayson Luber reports a new crash out west on WB 60 near Wadsworth with just the right lane open.
6:03 a.m. | Road reopened | Highway 285 west of Bailey has just reopened over Kenosha Pass. Still treacherous there.
5:55 a.m. | Overview of roads | Denver7 Traffic Expert Jayson Luber says expect "challenging road conditions" wherever you are headed this morning but for some good news — "about half dozen crashes I was tracking for the last 30 minutes have all cleared."
5:40 a.m. | Colorado School of Mines| They will be on a 2-hour delayed start Friday. All classes and activities prior to 10 a.m. are canceled. More details here.
5:35 a.m. | I-70 Update| Denver7 Traffic Expert Jayson Luber says Westbound I-70 has reopened at the Morrison Exit after a crash on Lookout Mountain.
5:25 a.m. | A look at South Broadway | Denver7’s Wayne Reese shows you snowy conditions along South Broadway early Friday morning.
5:19 a.m. | Updated full closure list | You can bookmark this link for updates.
- American Academy | Closed Today
- Aurora Public Schools | Delayed 2 hours
- Ave Maria Catholic School | Closed Today
- Beth Eden Baptist School | Delayed 2 hours
- Bethlehem Lutheran School/ELC | Delayed 2 hours
- Cherry Creek School District | Delayed start - Elem - 60 min, MS and HS - 90
- Community College of Aurora | Opening at 9:00 AM
- Community College of Aurora - Lowry | Opening at 9:00 AM
- Denver Christian Schools | Delayed 1 hour, 40 minutes
- Douglas Co. School Dist- All Schools | Closed Today
- Englewood Public Schools | Delayed 1 hour, 30 minutes
- Faith Christian Academy | Delayed 1 hour, 30 minutes
- Firefly Autism | Delayed 2 hours
- Forge Christian High School | Opening at 9:30 AM
- Front Range Christian School | Delayed 1 hour, 30 minutes
- Help & Hope Center | Closed Today
- Jeffco Public Schools | Delayed 2 hours
- Lotus School-Aurora | Delayed 2 hours
- Mullen High School | Delayed 2 hours
- Pickens Tech College | Delayed 2 hours
- Pinnacle Charter School | Delayed 2 hours
- Regis Jesuit High School | Closed Today
- Regis University | Delayed 2 hours
- Sheridan Schools District 2 | Delayed 1 hour, 30 minutes
- Shrine of St. Anne School | Delayed 2 hours
- Sonshine Childcare Center | Delayed 2 hours, 30 minutes
- St John's Lutheran School | Delayed 1 hour, 30 minutes
- St Luke's Little School | Closed Today
- St Mary's Academy | Opening at 9:30 AM
5:15 a.m. | I-70 Update| Westbound I-70 is closed at the Morrison exit out west due to a crash on Lookout Mountain, says Denver7 Traffic Expert Jayson Luber
5:13 a.m. | Aurora Public Schools| APS and Pickens Technical College will be on a two-hour delayed start Friday due to the heavy snow.
5:00 a.m. | Cherry Creek Schools| It's a delayed start for the Cherry Creek School District with the elementary school bus pick-up and school time delayed 60 minutes. HS and middle school bus pick-up and school start time will be delayed by 90 minutes.
4:40 a.m. | Overview of roads| Denver7 Traffic Expert Jayson Luber says westbound I-70 remains blocked at Floyd Hill due to a crash and "terrible conditions." He said driving through the Castle Pines area at 3 a.m., there was "so much snow" it was coming over "the hood of my car."
We're working on an updated list of road closures. You can check CDOT's traffic map here.
4:35 a.m. | School closure | Douglas County School District announced classes will be cancelled Friday due to winter weather conditions. You can check their website for more information.
4:30 a.m. | Winter storm warning | Heaviest snow remains on the west and southwest side of the metro and up into the foothills.
A winter storm warning was issued for portions of Jefferson, Douglas, Gilpin, Clear Creek and Park Counties where up to 3 additional inches of snow was possible, according to the National Weather Service (NWS) in Boulder.
4:15 a.m. | Latest closures, delays |You can bookmark this link for updates.
- Beth Eden Baptist School | Delayed 2 hours
- Bethlehem Lutheran School/ELC | Delayed 2 hours
- Community College of Aurora | Opening at 9:00 AM
- Community College of Aurora - Lowry | Opening at 9:00 AM
- Denver Christian Schools | Delayed 1 hour, 40 minutes
- Faith Christian Academy | Delayed 1 hour, 30 minutes
- Firefly Autism | Delayed 2 hours
- Forge Christian High School | Opening at 9:30 AM
- Front Range Christian School | Delayed 1 hour, 30 minutes
- Jeffco Public Schools | Delayed 2 hours
- Lotus School-Aurora | Delayed 2 hours
- Mullen High School | Delayed 2 hours
- Regis University | Delayed 2 hours
- Shrine of St. Anne School | Delayed 2 hours
- Sonshine Childcare Center | Delayed 2 hours, 30 minutes
- St Mary's Academy | Opening at 9:30 AM
4:10 a.m. | Forecast update | Denver7 chief meteorologist Lisa Hidalgo says "get ready for a slow and slick commute" as snow continues to fall this morning but will clear from north to south. Skies will clear with sunshine breaking through this afternoon and expect lots of melting with warm temperatures arriving this weekend.
4:00 a.m. | LIVE NEWS | Denver7 has crews tracking the latest road conditions this morning. Watch Denver7's live news stream at this link or the player below starting at 4:30 a.m.
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