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Heavy snow

Current Weather - Idaho Springs: -4°C

Colorado, United States of America

Heavy snow

Feels like -7°C

Wind

7 km/h ENE

Humidity

97%

Pressure

1013 mb

UV Index

0

Visibility

2 km
Heavy snow

Heavy snow

Wednesday, May 06, 2026

High

-2°C

Low

-11°C

Rain Chance

73%

Hourly Forecast

Patchy heavy snow -4°C
09:00
Heavy snow -4°C
10:00
Moderate or heavy snow showers -3°C
11:00
Heavy snow -3°C
12:00
Moderate or heavy snow showers -2°C
13:00
Moderate or heavy snow in area with thunder -2°C
14:00
Moderate or heavy snow showers -2°C
15:00
Moderate or heavy snow in area with thunder -2°C
16:00
Moderate or heavy snow showers -2°C
17:00
Patchy moderate snow -2°C
18:00
Patchy moderate snow -6°C
19:00
Light snow -8°C
20:00
Partly Cloudy -10°C
21:00
Clear -10°C
22:00
Partly Cloudy -11°C
23:00
May 07

Day Statistics

Maximum Wind

17 km/h

Humidity

93%

Precipitation

18 mm

UV Index

7

Visibility

5 km

Rain Chance

73%

Snow Chance

81%

Sun & Moon

Sunrise

05:57 AM

Sunset

08:01 PM

Moonrise

12:15 AM

Moonset

09:07 AM

Moon Phase

Waning Gibbous

Moon Illumination

84%

Air Quality

PM2.5

2.4

μg/m³

PM10

3.1

μg/m³

NO₂

6.8

μg/m³

O₃

91.3

μg/m³

SO₂

1.7

μg/m³

CO

152.5

μg/m³

US EPA Index: 1 GB DEFRA Index: 1

Weather Alerts

Winter Storm Warning issued May 5 at 11:55AM MDT until May 6 at 3:00PM MDT by NWS Denver CO

South and Southeast Grand/West Central and Southwest Boulder/Gilpin/Clear Creek/Summit/North and West Park Counties Above 9000 Feet; Jefferson and West Douglas Counties Above 6000 Feet/Gilpin/Clear Creek/Northeast Park Counties Below 9000 Feet May 5, 11:55 AM - May 6, 06:00 AM
Severity: Severe Urgency: Expected

* WHAT...Heavy snow expected. Total snow accumulations between 6 and 16 inches, with the heaviest snowfall generally along and north of I-70. * WHERE...The Mountains of Summit County, the Mosquito Range, the Indian Peaks Wilderness, and the Southern Front Range foothills. * WHEN...Until 3 PM MDT Wednesday. * IMPACTS...Heavy snow will accumulate on tree branches and powerlines, possibly causing them to break and lead to power outages. Travel could be very difficult. The hazardous conditions will impact the Tuesday evening and Wednesday morning commutes.

If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food, and water in your vehicle in case of an emergency. The latest road conditions for Colorado can be obtained by calling 5 1 1 or by going to www.cotrip.org. Prepare for possible power outages by charing cell phones and portable chargers ahead of time.

Event: Winter Storm Warning Certainty: Likely Category: Met

Freeze Warning issued May 5 at 11:31AM MDT until May 7 at 8:00AM MDT by NWS Denver CO

Larimer County Below 6000 Feet/Northwest Weld County; Boulder And Jefferson Counties Below 6000 Feet/West Broomfield County; North Douglas County Below 6000 Feet/Denver/West Adams and Arapahoe Counties/East Broomfield County; Elbert/Central and East Douglas Counties Above 6000 Feet; Northeast Weld County; Central and South Weld County; Morgan County; Central and East Adams and Arapahoe Counties; North and Northeast Elbert County Below 6000 Feet/North Lincoln County; Southeast Elbert County Below 6000 Feet/South Lincoln County; Logan County; Washington County; Sedgwick County; Phillips County May 5, 11:31 AM - May 6, 06:00 AM
Severity: Moderate Urgency: Expected

* WHAT...Sub-freezing temperatures of 22 to 28 degrees, coldest in low lying areas on the plains. * WHERE...All of the plains and I-25 Corridor in northeast and east central Colorado. * WHEN...From 8 PM Wednesday to 8 AM MDT Thursday. * IMPACTS...Frost and freeze conditions could kill crops, other sensitive vegetation and possibly damage unprotected outdoor plumbing.

Take steps now to protect tender plants from the cold. Ensure above ground sprinkler systems have been drained.

Event: Freeze Warning Certainty: Likely Category: Met

Winter Weather Advisory issued May 5 at 11:55AM MDT until May 6 at 3:00PM MDT by NWS Denver CO

Jackson County Below 9000 Feet; Grand and Summit Counties Below 9000 Feet; Central and Southeast Park County; Central and South Weld County; Central and East Adams and Arapahoe Counties; North and Northeast Elbert County Below 6000 Feet/North Lincoln County May 5, 11:55 AM - May 6, 06:00 AM
Severity: Moderate Urgency: Expected

* WHAT...Snow expected. Total snow accumulations between 3 and 6 inches. * WHERE...The high mountain valleys, and portions of the central plains from Weld County south into Lincoln County. * WHEN...From 8 PM this evening to 3 PM MDT Wednesday. * IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions, which may impact the Wednesday morning commute. The heavy and wet nature of the snow may lead to damage to tree limbs.

Slow down and use caution while traveling. The latest road conditions for Colorado can be obtained by calling 5 1 1 or by going to www.cotrip.org.

Event: Winter Weather Advisory Certainty: Likely Category: Met