Mountain Snow This Weekend: Prepare for Travel Issues

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**Mountain Snow Expected This Weekend: Travel Impacts Likely**

The National Weather Service in Boulder, Colorado, has issued a forecast for mountain snow and challenging travel conditions this weekend, from late Friday night through Sunday afternoon. Drivers should prepare for snow, blowing snow, and slick roads, especially in the northern mountain regions.

**Key Forecast Details:**

- Snowfall will primarily affect areas along and north of Rabbit Ears Pass, including the Park Range and Rocky Mountain National Park (RMNP) region.

- Snow will be light and intermittent but will continue for an extended period, creating hazardous conditions.

- In the I-70 mountain corridor, only light snow or flurries are anticipated, but winds will be strong and gusty, potentially reducing visibility.

**Travel Timing and Impacts:**

- **Beginning:** Late Friday night into Saturday morning.

- **Peak:** Saturday night, when conditions may be most challenging.

- **Ending:** Snow is expected to taper off by Sunday afternoon.

Travelers should allow extra time for trips through mountain regions, and be prepared for slick conditions and reduced visibility.

This report was last updated on January 31, 2025, at 3:43 PM. Stay tuned to ongoing updates for specific snowfall totals or changing conditions. Stay safe and plan accordingly.



Source: NWS Denver

Source Type: weather

Source Location: Boulder

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