“Significant snowfall will begin Monday and will continue through Tuesday morning,” the Weather Service said. The warning period begins at 6 a.m.; light snow was falling Sunday throughout much of Southwest Colorado.
The Weather Service estimates 8 to 16 inches could fall as a result of the incoming storm. Other towns included in the winter storm warning include Ridgway, Glade Park, Lake City and Rico.
Rain was expected in Cortez on Monday, with a chance of an inch of snow on Monday night. The high temperature on Monday was expected to be about 42 degrees, with an overnight low of 30. There’s a chance of snow throughout the week with daytime highs ion the upper 30s, and lows in the middle 20s.
The snow is expected at elevations around 8,500 feet into Monday, then hit elevations around 7,000 feet Monday night. Winds are expected to be 15 to 25 miles per hour out of the southwest, with gusts up to 40 mph.
“Heavy snow and blowing snow will result in hazardous winter driving conditions stemming from slick and snow-packed roads with significantly reduced visibilities,” the Weather Service said.
A winter storm warning was in effect Sunday for much of the north-central part of Colorado, extending to Tuesday morning. A high wind watch was issued for the Front Range beginning Sunday night.
