Colorado's Winter Surprise: How Much Snow to Expect?

Colorado woke up to a snowy Thursday, with winter weather advisories popping up all over the place. The National Weather Service had a lot to say about it. They warned folks to take it easy on the roads, as snow was expected to pile up in various spots. Some places, like Brighton, Estes Park, and Longmont, were looking at 1 to 4 inches of snow. Denver International Airport was in the same boat. But other areas, like Broomfield and Breckenridge, could see up to 5 inches. The mountains? They were expecting even more, with some spots getting up to 11 inches.The advisories started early, at 5 a. m. Thursday, and were set to last until 11 a. m. Friday. But that wasn't all. Another advisory was issued for the Palmer Divide, starting at 2 p. m. Thursday. And let's not forget the mountains, where a separate winter storm warning was in effect. Travel conditions were expected to be rough, especially in northern El Paso County, where strong winds were making things even worse. The snow was supposed to wrap up in Denver by Friday morning, but the mountains might still see some flurries into Saturday. It's always a good idea to stay informed, as weather can change quickly. So, if you're in Colorado, bundle up and be careful out there!