DENVER (KDVR) — An incoming winter storm is bringing some much-needed snow to the mountains, with one area expected to see up to 10 inches.
It’s been warm across Colorado this winter. It was the second-warmest December in Denver’s history, and the mountains have been struggling with a lack of snow. Some ski areas still haven’t opened half of their trails, and some resorts are offering discounts on parking and tickets.
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While there has’t been nearly as much snow this winter as in previous years, an incoming mountain storm is set to bring in several inches of snow into the mountains.
This Colorado area will see the most snow
The Pinpoint Weather team expects the high country to see several inches of snow on Monday, with snow tapering off at night. Another round of snow is also expected to come through on Tuesday.
Here are the snow totals expected to stick:
- Rabbit Ears Pass: 6-10 inches
- Vail Pass: 2-4 inches
- Vail: 1-3 inches
- Leadville: 1-1.5 inches
- Steamboat: 0.5-1 inch
- Aspen: 0.5-1 inch
While several inches are expected in some mountain towns, the Pinpoint Weather team said it will be too warm for snow to stick, and there will only be about an inch on the ground in areas like Steamboat Springs.
The snow isn’t over after this storm. Denver’s next chance for snow is on Thursday, when the metro could see overnight snow…