DENVER — A strong October storm has already delivered a solid soaking to the Front Range, with much of the northern Denver metro, Boulder, and Fort Collins picking up 0.75 to 1.75 inches of rain. The low-pressure system is now tracking farther north and northwest than models showed earlier. That shift is pushing rain and snow north overnight and lowering totals for many areas. A Freeze Watch is in effect for Denver, Boulder, and the lower eastern plains for Friday morning.
Northern Metro Picks Up Heavy Rain
The highest rain totals so far are near Boulder, where amounts are approaching 1.75 inches. Westminster has picked up more than 0.80 inches, with heavy rain still falling Wednesday night.
More rain is expected overnight into Thursday, but most areas will see less than 0.25 inches more. Radar shows rain lingering near Fort Collins, Boulder, and Denver.
Low Tracking Farther North Than Expected
The center of the storm is now sitting over northwest Colorado, near Steamboat Springs. That position leaves many areas without strong lift for steady precipitation.
Models had a hard time with the second half of the storm. A track farther south or east would have kept heavier rain and snow going across more of the state.
Snow Showers Possible on Foothills and Palmer Divide
Parts of the foothills and Palmer Divide could still see some snow showers late tonight into early Thursday. Totals are expected to stay light…