'Avoid Heading West' Colorado State Patrol Urges Caution During Winter Storm, Westbound I-70 Closed At C-470
Westbound lanes of Interstate 70 at C-470 were closed on Wednesday evening. All traffic was diverted to C-470.
Westbound lanes of Interstate 70 at C-470 were closed on Wednesday evening. All traffic was diverted to C-470.
A car slid off Highway 34 near Estes Park on Wednesday afternoon, just shortly after the snow started falling during a Winter Storm Warning.
Historical data shows that March is the snowiest month of the year in Denver with 11.3 inches of snow on average.
The heaviest snow from this week's winter storm has ended. Attention now turns to the bitterly cold temperatures on this First Alert Weather Day.
Although the latest winter storm in Colorado did not have much moisture, very cold temperatures have allowed for impressive snow reports in many areas.
More than 100 flights were canceled at Denver International Airport on Wednesday in the midst of a powerful winter storm.
If you think it's cold now just wait until Wednesday night and Thursday morning.
Drivers will once again need to be very cautious driving Tuesday night into Wednesday as yet another winter storm impacts Colorado.
With another snowstorm poised to move into Colorado, officials with the Colorado Department of Transportation say more than 100 snowplows will be out on the roads in the Denver metro area.
You could face steep fines for blocking a highway due to inadequate equipment when a chain or traction law is in effect.
So what determines if we get sleet, freezing rain, snow or something else when a winter storm arrives in Colorado?
Another big blast of snow is heading into the mountains for prolonged storm event. This time around the storm system may deliver the biggest snow of the season for the Denver metro area!
Travel in avalanche terrain is not recommended by late Thursday and through Friday, especially on northerly-facing slopes.
It is Colorado state law for commercial vehicles to carry chains or approved traction devices along Interstate 70, between mile markers 133-259, between September 1 and May 31.
Snow in the Denver metro area in May is not uncommon, but it usually happens before Mother's Day. This year will be different with a good chance of rain changing into snow Monday night.
May snow in Colorado is heavy and wet, even at the higher elevations.
The significant amount of snow the ground will be blow around by wind gusts reaching over 40 mph west of I-25. The strongest wind will be near the base of the foothills
A powerful storm will continue to bring snow and wind to most mountain areas in Colorado on Friday.
Snow will continue in the Colorado high country on Monday morning before spreading east to the Denver metro area Monday afternoon.
Five cold weather records have been broken this week in Denver including a new record low Friday morning when the city officially dropped to 12 degrees. Some are now wondering if this could be the last wave of really cold weather this season.
Rain will change to snow along Colorado's Front Range on Thursday with 4-8 inches of wet slushy snow expected in most areas.
Xcel Energy crews are patrolling during the winter storm to make sure that everyone has power.
An active February for wintry weather will continue across Colorado this President's Day Weekend as a powerful jet stream returns to the state.
Another round of snow is hitting the Front Range and plains and will stick around through about midnight through early Tuesday morning.
A winter storm caused significant closures on Interstate 70 Friday. The westbound lanes of the highway were closed at noon from Golden all the way to the Eisenhower Tunnel.
A jury failed to reach a decision on whether Andrew Buen, the former deputy who shot Christian Glass several times, is guilty of second-degree murder.
Former Colorado paramedic Jeremy Cooper was sentenced to four years probation, 14 months work release and 100 hours of community service on Friday afternoon.
A fire heavily damaged a house in Aurora. It happened on the 1800 block of South Truckee Way, which is in the Aurora Highlands neighborhood.
Approximately 40 pro-Palestinian protesters on the Auraria Campus in downtown Denver were arrested on Friday afternoon.
Donors are being honored during the month of April along with their families who agree to donate an organ, eye, and tissue.
A jury failed to reach a decision on whether Andrew Buen, the former deputy who shot Christian Glass several times, is guilty of second-degree murder.
Former Colorado paramedic Jeremy Cooper was sentenced to four years probation, 14 months work release and 100 hours of community service on Friday afternoon.
A fire heavily damaged a house in Aurora. It happened on the 1800 block of South Truckee Way, which is in the Aurora Highlands neighborhood.
Approximately 40 pro-Palestinian protesters on the Auraria Campus in downtown Denver were arrested on Friday afternoon.
Donors are being honored during the month of April along with their families who agree to donate an organ, eye, and tissue.
The CEO of Tandem Resource Solutions started the company as a side hustle. Second Act Women was one of the groups that helped her along the way. Second Act Women is hosting BizLifeCon this weekend.
Denver Public Schools hosts Shakespeare Festival at the DCPA complete with 17 stages to showcase the adaptations of the bard's work.
In Centennial, students are building tiny homes to help the unhoused in Denver.
This is the first affordable housing development in Lyons since the devastating floods of 2013.
Just days after a massive property tax relief bill was unveiled at the state Capitol, its fate may be in question.
The Denver Broncos selected quarterback Bo Nix with No. 12 pick in first round of NFL Draft.
Some 10,000 teachers, parents and students traveled across four states to Coors Field for STEM Day, to bring their love of science to life.
The Denver Nuggets superfan who has been banned from games at Ball Arena has filed a lawsuit against Kroenke Sports and Entertainment.
For Northglenn High School junior Elle Taylor, playing flag football was never something she could have imagined doing as a sport in Colorado.
After goalie Alexandar Georgiev allowed seven goals on 23 shots in Sunday's loss, he said his teammates went out of their way to help him. That support proved key in Georgiev's bounce-back game on Tuesday night.
A new rule will affect frozen breaded and stuffed raw chicken products that appear to be fully cooked but are only heat-treated.
The median mortgage payment jumped to a record $2,843 in April, up nearly 13% from a year ago, a new analysis finds.
U.S. regulators are reviving a rescinded rule, laying the groundwork for for a major court fight with the broadband industry.
Visitors will have to pay five euros, a fee designed to offset some of the costs of accommodating tourists.
PayPal payments are being made to 117,044 consumers whose videos may have been accessed by unauthorized users.
A bill that would require state-regulated insurers and Medicaid to cover weight loss drugs for people who are obese or prediabetic cleared a major hurdle at the Colorado State Capitol.
Coal-fired power plants would have to capture smokestack emissions or shut down under a new EPA rule the industry says would make the grid less reliable. It's likely to face court challenges.
An Arizona grand jury indicted 18 people in connection with an alleged attempt to use alternate electors after the 2020 election.
Two sources briefed on the situation told CBS News the agent spouted gibberish, was speaking incoherently and provoked another officer physically.
Four-year-old Abigail Mor Edan was held by Hamas for 50 days and was the youngest American hostage released by Hamas.
Donors are being honored during the month of April along with their families who agree to donate an organ, eye, and tissue.
Are you using your smartwatch to the fullest? Here are 4 metrics doctors say can be useful to track beyond your daily step count.
A bill that would require state-regulated insurers and Medicaid to cover weight loss drugs for people who are obese or prediabetic cleared a major hurdle at the Colorado State Capitol.
Teenagers in the Poudre School District are learning to better handle and process their emotions thanks to a new partnership with Colorado State University.
The Mothers' Milk Bank helps countless families in Colorado. For the past 40 years, it's been a critical resource for families.
In the 70s, it was a place where Chicanos would gather and catch Spanish-American films, then in the late 80s the theatre became a space for live shows and concerts.
A new rule will affect frozen breaded and stuffed raw chicken products that appear to be fully cooked but are only heat-treated.
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration is investigating whether last year's recall of Tesla's Autopilot driving system did enough to make sure drivers pay attention to the road.
The median mortgage payment jumped to a record $2,843 in April, up nearly 13% from a year ago, a new analysis finds.
U.S. regulators are reviving a rescinded rule, laying the groundwork for for a major court fight with the broadband industry.
Eating a healthy, balanced diet when money is tight can be tough. And it's no secret that food costs have skyrocketed within the past year. According to the U.S. Department of Agriculture, food costs in 2023 rose 5.8%.
A Denver nonprofit that works with communities to plant trees and improve parks is having a special giveaway, providing trees for free and at a discount.
You've probably noticed recently the amount or quantity in a package of food or house supplies is decreasing, while the price is increasing.
Receiving a phone call with information saying it's your loved one on the other line can be harmless. However, it could be part of an elaborate plan from a scammer.
Inflation is cooling right now, but the prices of groceries and food are still rising. For example, the latest CPI data shows that grocery store prices are 25% higher than in January 2020.