Denver Weather: Snow Arrives Overnight, Monday Morning Commute Slick and Slow in Many Areas

First Alert Weather Day declared for Monday due to cold, wind, and snow. Heavy snow expected in southwest Colorado. Cold week ahead.

Get ready, because Monday is going to be a wild weather day in Colorado. A winter storm is on the way, bringing with it cold temperatures, strong winds, and varying amounts of snow. The storm will start off in southwest Colorado and the Western Slope on Sunday, with heavy snow expected in areas like Durango and Telluride. In fact, mountainous areas could see anywhere from 10 to 20 inches of snow. However, Denver and the Front Range won't see any snow on Sunday.

As the storm center moves into New Mexico, the amount of snow in Denver and the surrounding areas will be unpredictable. The heaviest snow is likely to hit the foothills south of I-70, with a Winter Weather Advisory issued for the Highway 285 corridor. Places like Evergreen, Conifer, and Bailey could see 3 to 7 inches of snow. But the worst conditions will be farther east, along the Palmer Divide and into Douglas and Elbert Counties. These areas could see 2 to 5 inches of snow, along with wind gusts of up to 50 mph, causing blowing and drifting snow. In fact, blizzard conditions, including total whiteouts, are possible in areas from Castle Rock to Limon.

For areas farther north, like Denver, Aurora, Lakewood, and Boulder, snowfall is expected to be much less, around 1 to 2 inches, and should be mostly over by 5 a.m. Monday. Northern Colorado, including Fort Collins, Loveland, and Greeley, may not see any accumulation at all.

Regardless of the amount of snow, Monday will be cold and blustery across the entire state. While Tuesday will bring sunny and slightly warmer weather, it won't last long. Unsettled weather, including daily chances for flurries and light snow, is expected to continue for at least a week starting on Wednesday. So, be prepared for a wild weather week ahead!

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