'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.
Film on the Rocks also includes live performances along with the beloved films under the stars at the iconic Red Rocks Park & Amphitheatre.
An Aurora family is speaking out after one of their loved ones was arrested for allegedly walking onto a school playground and attempting to kidnap a child.
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.
Parents of students in Littleton Public Schools want more answers from the school district after the recent arrest of a school bus aide.
Film on the Rocks also includes live performances along with the beloved films under the stars at the iconic Red Rocks Park & Amphitheatre.
An Aurora family is speaking out after one of their loved ones was arrested for allegedly walking onto a school playground and attempting to kidnap a child.
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.
Parents of students in Littleton Public Schools want more answers from the school district after the recent arrest of a school bus aide.
An Aurora family is speaking out after one of their loved ones was arrested for allegedly walking onto a school playground and attempting to kidnap a child.
Teenagers in the Poudre School District are learning to better handle and process their emotions thanks to a new partnership with Colorado State University.
Bo Nix played for Oregon and Auburn in college. He was the sixth quarterback selected in the first 12 picks of the 2024 draft.
Parents of students in Littleton Public Schools want more answers from the school district after the recent arrest of a school bus aide.
The Mexican Cultural Center is again joining forces with Denver Museum of Nature and Science to host Dia del Niño this Sunday, April 28.
The Denver Broncos selected quarterback Bo Nix with No. 12 pick in first round of NFL Draft.
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.
The Colorado High School Activities Association voted to sanction girls flag football as a permanent high school sport.
An estimated 53 million Americans are unpaid caregivers, many as part of the "sandwich generation" — simultaneously raising children and caring for aging parents.
Harvey Weinstein's 2020 conviction on felony sex crime charges has been overturned by the State of New York Court of Appeals.
A photo of the raft the man is believed to have used shows just a few long planks assembled together.
CDC's provisional figures show a 2% decline in births from 2022 to 2023.
An Arizona grand jury indicted 18 people in connection with an alleged attempt to use alternate electors after the 2020 election.
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.
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.
CDC's provisional figures show a 2% decline in births from 2022 to 2023.
Families of people with long-term disabilities allege dysfunction and chaos within Colorado's Medicaid offices are failing the state's most vulnerable populations.
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.
After President Joe Biden signed into law a bill that would force the Chinese-owned social media app to either sell or be shut down, creators in Colorado worry that if the app goes away, they will be losing an effective marketing tool.
Niselio Barros Garcia Jr., 50, scammed victims out of $2.3 million in funds, according to authorities.
Lawmakers argue the Chinese government can use the widely popular video-sharing app as a spy tool and to covertly influence the U.S. public.
Expanded federal overtime rule could result in employers paying workers an additional $1.5 billion, according to one estimate.
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.