Winter Storm Warning Issued for Larimer and Boulder County Foothills Through Friday Night

Source: NOAA · Northern Front Range Foothills, Colorado

This alert is no longer in effect.

NOAA issued it on April 6, 2026, 4 months ago. Warnings of this kind stay in effect for hours to a few days, so this page is a historical record of what was issued, not a current warning. For conditions where you are right now, check weather.gov (US), weather.gc.ca (Canada), the Met Office (UK), or the Bureau of Meteorology (Australia).

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A Winter Storm Warning is in effect for the Northern Front Range Foothills until midnight MST, with up to 9 inches of snow and 35 mph winds expected.

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Record type
Winter Storm Warning
Affected area
Northern Front Range Foothills, Colorado
Issued
April 6, 2026
Issuing authority
NWS Denver

Storm notices can cover different combinations of wind, hail, lightning, and rainfall. Use the original notice for the hazards and boundaries attached to this specific record.

Record status: historical. It was issued 4 months ago; use the issuing agency's live warning service for current conditions in Northern Front Range Foothills, Colorado.

Alert Details

The National Weather Service in Denver CO has issued a Winter Storm Warning, which remains in effect until midnight MST tonight. This alert indicates that heavy snow is occurring or imminent, creating hazardous conditions for the region.

Affected Areas

The warning specifically covers the Northern Front Range Foothills, including Larimer and Boulder Counties at elevations between 6,000 and 9,000 feet.

What You Should Do

Residents and commuters are urged to slow down and use extreme caution while traveling. Hazardous road conditions are expected to persist throughout the day. For the latest road conditions and travel updates in Colorado, residents can call 5 1 1 or visit www.cotrip.org.

Expected Conditions

  • Snowfall: Additional snow accumulations between 3 and 9 inches are expected. The heaviest additional snowfall is forecast for the Boulder County foothills, with lower amounts anticipated in Larimer County.
  • Wind: Wind gusts are expected to reach as high as 35 mph, which may further reduce visibility.
  • Impacts: Travel could be very difficult. The hazardous conditions are expected to significantly impact both the Friday morning and evening commutes.

Timeline

The alert is effective immediately and continues until 12:00 AM MST on Saturday, March 7, 2026. Travelers should prepare for difficult conditions through the remainder of the Friday evening commute.

Original source: NOAA Official Notice ↗

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What is this NWS weather alert about?
A Winter Storm Warning is in effect for the Northern Front Range Foothills until midnight MST, with up to 9 inches of snow and 35 mph winds expected.
Which agency issued this alert?
This alert was issued by NOAA. The original notice is available at the source link at the bottom of this article.
How severe is this alert?
This alert is classified as "high" severity. Take precautions and monitor for updates.
What area is affected?
This alert affects Northern Front Range Foothills, Colorado. Check with NOAA for the most current geographic scope.
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