A slow-moving storm is unleashing heavy rain and snow across Colorado on this First Alert Weather Day. The precipitation started late Monday evening and...
A slow-moving storm is unleashing heavy rain and snow across Colorado on this First Alert Weather Day. The precipitation started late Monday evening and is now intensifying, set to continue throughout the afternoon.
Driven by a low-pressure system, this storm’s southerly track has slightly reduced forecasted rainfall totals for Tuesday. Despite this adjustment, Tuesday remains a critical day for weather alerts due to the significant impact expected from this lingering storm system.
Widespread soaking rain is anticipated along the I-25 corridor, stretching into the plains, though Denver’s rainfall projections have seen a slight decrease. The heavy rain may result in ponding and isolated flooding as the day progresses. While lower elevations experience intermittent heavy rainfall, higher elevations are bracing for over a foot of snow in some regions.
Most areas in the Denver metro can expect between 0.5 to 1 inch of rain, with higher accumulations towards the foothills and western metro regions. Southern Colorado is likely to receive even more substantial rainfall, possibly exceeding 3 inches.
The mountains are poised to receive significant snowfall, with accumulations expected to reach 10-20 inches above 8000 feet. Snow intensity is likely to vary with elevation drops, leading to a mix of snow and rain. The heavier rain will transition to showers by late Tuesday night, continuing into Wednesday with scattered showers and isolated storms as the system moves out of the area.
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