A large storm front heading toward Colorado from the Pacific Northwest drifted farther south than expected, leaving the metro area dry but cold tonight.
The National Weather Service reported tonight that the storm front still may bring Denver “a slight chance of snow”, but nothing significant. The higher-elevation foothills may receive a half-inch of snow, the weather service reported.
The “slight chance” of snow will remain in the metro area Sunday morning but will give way to sunny, clear skies in the afternoon. It will remain cold, however, with highs only in the 40s.
The San Juan Mountains in southwestern Colorado will receive the brunt of the storm, with 5-10 inches falling there.
Some snow may find its way east along the New Mexico border, with Trinidad expecting maybe an inch.
Southeastern Colorado also will see sunny weather Sunday afternoon.
The Colorado Department of Transportation reported chain restrictions on Coal Bank and Molas passes on U.S. 550 north of Durango. Red Mountain Pass had no restrictions.
The rest of the state had no weather-related problems as of 7 p.m.
Mike McPhee: 303-954-1409 or mmcphee@denverpost.com
