Watch CBS News

Couple From Kansas City Thought They'd Be Boating In Colorado This Weekend

GENESEE, Colo. (CBS4) - The spring snowstorm that moved into the Front Range caught plenty of people off guard on Saturday.

The snow caused dangerous driving conditions on Interstate 70 from the Denver metro area up into the high country.

Severe Weather May 9, 2015
Snow falling in Stapleton on May 9, 2015. (credit: Ian McRae)

"I was fishing this morning up by Deckers and surprised to be getting this much snow now," Randy Weidner of Genesee said.

PHOTO GALLERY: Severe Weather May 9, 2015

Another Genesee resident told CBS4 she wasn't surprised by the snow. But a couple from Kansas City was definitely surprised by Mother Nature.

"Beautiful weather (in Kansas City) -- sunny skies, 70s, 80s," Amy Stracner said. "We thought when we were coming out here we would be going out on her (cousin's) boat for the weekend."

RELATED: Major Flood Warnings For Sunday Across Colorado

South Platte Flooding
The South Platte running high on Sunday (credit: Barry Schaefer, Platte Valley Fire Chief )

The system moved out on Sunday but now many areas are dealing with flooding concerns, especially along the South Platte River.

View CBS News In
CBS News App Open
Chrome Safari Continue
Be the first to know
Get browser notifications for breaking news, live events, and exclusive reporting.