Colorado Snowstorm Possible Next Week

COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (KKTV) – FIRST OFF: Usually, we’d keep away from a forecast like this, particularly to date out. However climate knowledge has been remarkably constant and is in comparatively excessive settlement a few highly effective winter storm throughout the state of Colorado subsequent Wednesday (Feb 15).

Even with this in thoughts, you need to EXPECT to see some forecast modifications via the weekend & early subsequent week!

Right here’s what we all know proper now… and a few of the uncertainty that also exists ⬇️⬇️

As of proper now, the most recent knowledge signifies snow beginning as early as Tuesday night with the heaviest stuff arriving throughout the Wednesday morning commute. Snow might fall at a average clip for a lot of the day thereafter. Sturdy northerly winds will take over late Wednesday morning and into the afternoon, which might result in blizzard situations for components of the viewing space.

⬆️⬆️ Above is a have a look at how windy we might get on Wednesday afternoon. 30 to 50 mph gusts might result in widespread whiteout situations. ⬆️⬆️

Briefly… Undecided but.

However, I’ll a minimum of offer you an concept the place it’s most likely going to be worse… and the place it will likely be… much less worse.

Under is the snowfall accumulation from the ECMWF climate mannequin — it’s acquired a robust monitor file for predicting snow in Colorado, particularly with regards to the state’s distinctive terrain options.

Wherever you see darkish blues and purples, is snow that would get above 6″… in some spots double digits.

For the sunshine blues, 1-6″ might be doable.

Now, don’t take 1-6″ frivolously with this storm… it will solely take a pair inches of wind-blown snow to make journey hazardous.

As with every storm in Colorado, the monitor of the low strain can be key in finding the worst impacts… We’ll be anticipating any modifications…

Total, this technique has the possibility to be one of many more durable hits we’ve seen for the reason that March 14, 2021 storm based mostly on the snow in COMBINATION with the wind/chilly. Shouldn’t come near bomb cyclone territory.

Persist with us into this weekend and early subsequent week and we’ll hold you within the know!

-Luke

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