Denver, Colorado – Mountain snow is slowing travel across Colorado’s Front Range this morning, with totals reaching up to 6 inches in higher elevations and slick roads reported along key mountain passes. Drivers on the Peak to Peak Highway and Berthoud Pass should expect reduced visibility and icy conditions through the morning commute.
According to the National Weather Service in Boulder, snow levels dropped to 6,500 feet early Tuesday and will climb above 7,500 feet by afternoon. The heaviest snowfall is falling along the eastern slopes of the Front Range, including areas near the Eisenhower Tunnel, Kenosha Pass, and the Palmer Divide.
Meanwhile, widespread showers and scattered thunderstorms are moving into lower elevations along the I-25 corridor, including Denver, Colorado Springs, and Fort Collins. These storms could bring brief downpours and minor flooding in low-lying areas, especially where snowmelt is already increasing runoff…