This could in turn cause power outages, as well. Be sure to not park under any freshly bloomed trees they will hold the snow and possibly crack under the weight. It takes three to four inches of heavy, wet snow like we’re expecting to break newly-leafed tree limbs. In preparation, cover sensitive plants, unplug hoses, turn off irrigation systems, and turn off swamp coolers. There is the possibility of colder air than expected arriving with this storm, in which case places like Denver could end up with higher totals than currently forecast.Ī hard freeze is expected for both Saturday and Sunday mornings as temperatures plummet into the mid-20s, which would be a record for this time of year. The foothills from Estes Park to Evergreen are expecting between one and two feet of snow, and Colorado Springs will likely get more than a half-foot of snow from this storm. Rocky Mountain National Park may end up with near 30 inches of snow. As soon as you head west or south of Denver, though, the totals will go way up. Fort Collins should get three to four inches of slushy snow. Map courtesy of the National Weather Serviceĭenver could get four to six inches of snow by Saturday afternoon. Road conditions in the metro region will deteriorate by Friday evening and will stay slick through Saturday since temperatures won’t get much above freezing. As a secondary surge of energy and more cold air filters in on Friday afternoon, the rain will become snow, which may last until Saturday afternoon. Climate & Weather Averages in Denver, Colorado, USA. Elevations below 6,500 feet will see cold rain in the morning. In 2021, Denver only recorded a trace of total snowfall in November. That snow will begin to fall Friday morning in the foothills and mountains above 6,500 feet and it will continue at those elevations at varying intensities Friday and through early Saturday afternoon. If all of these factors come together, this storm could create pockets of very heavy snowfall. Finally, because we’re so late in the season, we are experiencing a bit of convection, or rising heat, which can aid in the development of thunderstorms. Our topography allows for upslope winds, which also produce lift, and we’ll get some “jet-induced banding,” which is meteorologist-speak for enhanced areas of snowfall, as a result of heavy winds. On top of that, the jet stream-the river of fast-moving air flowing above us-is expected to add more lift into the atmosphere, and lift creates more moisture. The first is that it’s expected to deliver plenty of moisture, which we desperately need. There are a few factors behind this late May storm. That's only $1 per issue! Subscribe Today »
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