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Late-Season Storm Brings Elevation-Driven Snow to Southern Colorado

Higher elevations face winter storm warnings with the snow line near 5,000 to 6,000 feet.

Wet snow falls on flowers Tuesday, May 5, 2026, in Fort Collins, Colo. (AP Photo/Mead Gruver)
Wet snow falls on flowers Tuesday, May 5, 2026, in Fort Collins, Colo. (AP Photo/Mead Gruver)
Wet snow falls on flowers Tuesday, May 5, 2026, in Fort Collins, Colo. (AP Photo/Mead Gruver)
Semitrucks line up in the eastbound land on I-70, which was closed due to extreme winter driving conditons, in Silverthorne, Colorado on December 22, 2022. - More than 2,200 flights were canceled across the United States by Thursday afternoon as a massive winter storm named Elliot upended holiday travel plans with a triple threat of heavy snow, howling winds and bitter cold. (Photo by Jason Connolly / AFP) (Photo by JASON CONNOLLY/AFP via Getty Images) Semitrucks line up in the eastbound land on I-70, which was closed due to extreme winter driving conditons, in Silverthorne, Colorado on December 22, 2022. - More than 2,200 flights were canceled across the United States by Thursday afternoon as a massive winter storm named Elliot upended holiday travel plans with a triple threat of heavy snow, howling winds and bitter cold. (Photo by Jason Connolly / AFP) (Photo by JASON CONNOLLY/AFP via Getty Images)

Overview

  • Heavier precipitation is expected during the morning commute after a brief overnight lull, with snow most likely in colder, higher spots.
  • Winter storm warnings and advisories are in place across select communities, including a warning for Woodland Park until midnight and for Tri-Lakes until 6 p.m.
  • The Sangre de Cristos and Wet Mountains have warnings at the highest elevations, with advisories from 7,500 to 11,000 feet and slushy or snow-covered roads likely.
  • Lower elevations and the plains will see a mix of rain and snow, with blustery northeast winds gusting up to 25 to 30 mph in areas like Pueblo, Walsenburg, and Trinidad.
  • Colorado Springs is forecast to start with snow showers before a wintry mix through late afternoon near 38°F, while Cañon City sees morning snow, an afternoon mix, and an advisory for northern Fremont County above 8,500 feet.