Pueblo, CO – A powerful winter storm is set to impact the Eastern San Juan Mountains starting Thursday afternoon, bringing heavy snowfall and dangerous winds through Friday morning.
According to the National Weather Service in Pueblo, a Winter Storm Watch remains in effect for elevations above 10,000 feet, including Wolf Creek Pass and Cumbres Pass. Snowfall accumulations between 6 and 14 inches are possible, with wind gusts reaching up to 60 mph.
The storm is expected to make travel difficult to impossible, with widespread blowing snow reducing visibility. The high winds could also cause tree damage and create hazardous conditions for motorists. Officials urge residents and travelers to prepare for rapidly changing conditions and potential road closures in higher elevations…