Heavy snow falls across Colorado; see how much moisture this snowstorm will bring
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Key Points:
- Rain in the Denver metro area transitioned to heavy snow Tuesday evening, with temperatures around 34 degrees initially preventing snow from sticking to roads, but conditions are expected to worsen overnight as temperatures drop.
- Slick roads and low visibility due to snow and fog caused traffic issues, including a jack-knifed semi-truck on Interstate 70 near Evergreen Parkway, and impacted the Wednesday morning commute across Colorado.
- Denver Public Schools, Aurora Public Schools, and many other Front Range districts announced closures for Wednesday due to hazardous weather conditions and projected snow accumulations.
- Denver International Airport conducted de-icing for departing planes Tuesday night, and the region is forecasted to receive 3 to 6 inches of snow, with northern and central mountain areas experiencing heavier snowfall exceeding a foot in some locations.
- The Colorado Department of Transportation deployed about 100 snowplows in the Denver area but did not pre-treat roads due to warmer conditions before the storm; freeze warnings and watches are expected after the storm passes.
