Whiteout Conditions Possible Along I-70 in Colorado Mountains
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The National Weather Service issued a Winter Weather Advisory in effect for I-70 Westbound / Eastbound from Edwards to Empire Junction (Milemarker 160-232).
According to weather.gov, a cold front will pass through later today (Wednesday, February 3, 2021). The lower valleys can expect rain, snow, and possibly thunderstorms. Mountains in western Colorado can expect moderate snow. Northern and central mountains can expect six to twelve inches of snow, while the San Juans should anticipate four to eight inches.
An upper-level disturbance and associated cold front will move across the region today. Mild temperatures ahead of the system will bring rain or a rain/snow mix to the valleys before switching to snow later tonight. Instability across northeast Utah and northwest Colorado will lead to potential snow squalls impacting travel along HWY 40 and I-70. - weather.gov