Snow catches travelers off-guard, disrupts travel, hits Red Rocks before sold-out show

GEORGETOWN, Colo. (KDVR) — A fast-moving spring system swept across Colorado Friday, bringing snow, wet slushy roads and cold conditions, even coating Red Rocks just hours before a sold-out concert.

Drivers across the Front Range saw conditions change quickly, especially along Floyd Hill, where snow and low visibility slowed traffic during the afternoon commute.

Denver weather: Hard freeze Friday night; warming up this weekend

What started as a mild spring day in the Denver metro with temperatures in the 40s quickly dropped as the system pushed into higher elevations, bringing snow and icy roads back into focus.

Travelers coming through Colorado were among those caught off guard as conditions shifted within minutes…

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