Evan Sémon
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After a long wait and a limp introduction over Thanksgiving weekend, snow has finally arrived today, December 4.
According to the National Weather Service and meteorologists around town, we’re not talking a thin sheet that will disappear by noon, like last Friday. Today’s forecasts call for multiple inches, baby. As noted lover of precipitation and French women Sean Connery would say, “Le Tits Now!”
Although Colorado mountain ranges have seen several snowfalls this year, the Denver metro has remained dry. With the first significant snowfall on the way, here’s a breakdown of the forecast and affected commutes.
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Snow Falling Across Metro, Commutes Impacted
Light snow started falling around 10:30 p.m. last night, with about an inch greeting most Denver residents Wednesday morning.
More snow will fall across the metro and Front Range throughout the day, according to the NWS, with a high of around 31 degrees. Another two to four inches are anticipated to fall in Denver, forecasts show, with winds heading northeast at around six to eight miles per hour. However, expectations differ across the metro.
Original predictions the south and west portions of the Denver called for over three inches, while the south side of the city as well as Douglas and Arapahoe Counties were in store for up to seven inches. Both regions are on track to exceed those numbers.
Central Denver’s forecast was the most unclear, with the heart of the city expected to receive anywhere from two to seven inches of snow — but as of 9 a.m., it’s clear that well over two inches will have accumulated before day’s end.
Although the bulk of the snow is falling today, many roads are already coated with powder this morning. So far, snowfall has exceeded predictions, but it is expected to stop this afternoon. Several Colorado schools have announced closures and delays.
According to the NWS, Denver-area commuters should anticipate “a slow, slick and hazardous Wednesday morning,” especially the Interstate 25 corridor. Drivers on Interstate 70 and other metro highways should expect slower traffic and more dangerous conditions, as well.
As of 7 a.m., the majority of I-25, I-70 and other major roads and highway appeared to be clear of snow, according to state Department of Transportation road cameras, but CDOT still cautions drivers to be alert and patient throughout the day and into tomorrow morning.
