Winter Storm Warning Issued for Southern Front Range Foothills: Up to 14 Inches of Snow Expected
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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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The National Weather Service has issued a Winter Storm Warning for the Southern Front Range Foothills, with heavy snow and accumulations up to 14 inches expected through Friday night.
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- Record type
- Winter Storm Warning
- Affected area
- Southern Front Range Foothills, Colorado
- Issued
- April 6, 2026
- Issuing authority
- NWS Denver CO
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 Southern Front Range Foothills, Colorado.
Alert Details
A Winter Storm Warning has been issued by the National Weather Service in Denver, CO. The alert is currently in effect and will remain active until midnight MST tonight, March 7, 2026.
Affected Areas
The warning covers the Southern Front Range Foothills. Specific geographic regions include:
- Jefferson and West Douglas Counties above 6000 feet
- Gilpin, Clear Creek, and Northeast Park Counties below 9000 feet
What You Should Do
Residents are advised to avoid travel if possible. If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food, and water in your vehicle in case of an emergency. For the latest road conditions in Colorado, travelers can call 5 1 1 or visit www.cotrip.org.
Expected Conditions
Heavy snow is forecast for the region. Additional snow accumulations are expected to range between 8 and 14 inches. These conditions are likely to make travel very difficult, and road closures are possible.
Timeline
The warning is effective immediately and expires at 12:00 AM MST on March 7. The hazardous conditions are expected to significantly impact both the Friday morning and Friday evening commutes.
Original source: NOAA Official Notice ↗
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