The Front Range is expected to see 1 to 5 inches of snow and sleet this afternoon, as temperatures fall this afternoon and evening, but travel to the west of Denver could be especially risky, according to weather and road officials.
A winter weather advisory is in effect until 6 a.m. Monday, bringing intermittent rain, sleet and snow showers to a sprawling region along the Front Range, the near plains and foothills.
The foothills of Boulder County have the best chance for heavier accumulations, up to 7 inches, according to the National Weather Service office in Boulder.
The northern and central mountains are in line for up to a foot of snow overnight, with a winter weather warning until 6 a.m. Monday.
Ice and snow were concerns on Interstate 70 from Vail to Georgetown Sunday afternoon, with conditions expected to get worse this evening, according to the Colorado Department of Transportation.
Wind gusts up to 25 mph in some locations could create blowing snow, on top of snow- and ice-packed roads, which could “make travel very hazardous or impossible” at times, according to the Weather Service.
Temperatures in the metro region are expected to rebound to spring-like conditions, however.
The high temperature in Denver on Monday is expected to reach 47 degrees, follow by highs near or above 60 until Friday, when there’s a slight chance of snow Friday night.
Temperatures are expected to return to the 50s for next weekend, however, forecasters said this afternoon.
