The first snowfall of the season on the Front Range dropped 2 to 6 inches – causing rush-hour headaches and sagging power lines, and it may have been responsible for two fatal car crashes.
A woman was killed early Wednesday morning near Greeley when her car spun out of control into oncoming traffic.
The collision happened about 6 a.m. when the woman’s car spun into an oncoming Ford Ranger, according to the State Patrol.
The driver of the Ford, Deborah Preston, 48, of Greeley, suffered moderate injuries and was treated at North Colorado Medical Center in Greeley.
The only passenger, a 3-year-old boy, is expected to recover despite suffering serious injuries.
Another fatal accident happened Tuesday evening on East Hampden Avenue in Denver.
The Colorado Springs Fire Department was busy Tuesday responding to a variety of weather-related calls, several involving tree fires sparked by exposed power lines.
“The fires were minor in nature but a little disconcerting for homeowners,” Lt. James Eddy said.
Although it was a pain for commuters and emergency workers, the early snow was welcomed by ski areas.
Loveland received 15 inches of new snow in two days. Loveland marketing director John Sellers said skiers are taking note.
The metro area’s forecast high temperatures for today and Friday are in the 50s.
Another storm is headed this way for the weekend, bringing a good chance for snow Saturday.
Staff writer Katharine Bernuth can be reached at 303-954-1752 or kbernuth@denverpost.com.
