A steady snow is falling across much of the metro region this evening, but it’s a short stay, forecasters said.
By the time it moves out Thursday, the spring storm could drop up to 5 inches overnight in parts of the metro region. A moisture-laden Pacific front is making its way across the state tonight and early Thursday, according to the National Weather Service in Boulder.
Up to 10 inches of snow is expected in the foothills south and west of Denver, especially along the Palmer Divide, according to forecasters.
The evening commute in the metro region was slow, but with no major accidents, according to the Colorado Department of Transportation.
“It’s just wet and messy out there,” said spokesman Brian Jordan.
Road conditions are tougher in the mountains, depending on the location. Westbound Interstate 70 was closed at 6 p.m. because of fender-benders and spin-outs approaching the Eisenhower Tunnel. The interstate reopened at about 11:15 p.m., according to CDOT.
Chain laws were are in effect near the tunnel and over Vail Pass, but from Eagle to Grand Junction roads are clear and dry, according to the Department of Transportation.
High temperature in Denver Wednesday was 51 degrees before the clouds moved in before lunch.
Cloudy skies are expected to clear out later in the day Thursday, giving way to sunny skies and warmer temperatures, reaching 46 degrees, the weather service said.
Friday in Denver should be sunny, with a high near 65 degrees, and Saturday should be even warmer, with a high temperature of about 75 degrees.
Kieran Nicholson: 303-954-1822 or knicholson@denverpost.com
