Saturday’s snow storm dropped two inches in Denver and then moved out after nightfall, according to the National Weather Service in Boulder.
Fort Collins received the deepest snow along the Front Range with up to 6 inches in the area, said Jim Kalina, a meteorologist. In the mountains, Breckinridge recorded 7.5 inches.
Denver will get a break from accumulation on Sunday with highs in the upper 30s, he said. That means it should be sunny and dry for the Broncos 2 p.m. kickoff.
“Sunday should be a nice day,” he said.
The next storm is expected to roll through on Monday night and into Tuesday. It is expected to be similar in nature to Saturday’s snowfall, Kalina said.
“Right now, it doesn’t look like too much,” he said.
Other snow totals from Saturday included:
• Boulder – 3.3 inches
• Longmont – 2 to 3 inches
• Greeley – 2.2 inches
• Genesee – 4.2 inches
• Ward – 6.2 inches
The weather service reminded drivers that roads would be slick and to use caution behind the wheel.
The snow caused headaches along Interstate 70 in the mountains, prompting heavy traffic.
The opening of the Interstate 70 Mountain Express Lane, scheduled to make its Saturday debut, was postponed at least a day due to weather, the Colorado Department of Transportation said.
The department said the lane might be opened on Sunday if weather permits.
CDOT reported heavy slow-and-go traffic on westbound I-70 due to snow. Chains, snow tires or four-wheel-drive were required for all passenger vehicles.
“Please drive at a safe speed, increase following distance and buckle up,” the Colorado State Patrol said in a tweet.
At Denver International Airport, airlines were de-icing their planes, which was taking a little extra time, said Steve Montgomery, an airport spokesman.
But no major delays or flight cancellations were reported on Saturday.
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