The National Weather Service issued a winter storm warning that 18 to 24 inches of heavy, wet snow were expected to fall in Denver and Boulder from the afternoon of March 13 through the night of March 14.
More than 2,000 flights were canceled over the weekend at Denver International Airport as the region experienced a major snowfall.
The National Weather Service has issued a winter storm warning, saying 18 to 24 inches of heavy, wet snow is expected to fall in Denver and Boulder from the afternoon of March 13 through the night of March 14. Some areas along the front range foothills were expected to receive up to 30 inches (76 cm).
The Colorado Department of Transportation warned that road closures were very likely and asked people not to make unnecessary trips.
The highways most affected include Interstate 25, Colorado and Memorial Hill from Colorado Springs to Wyoming; Limon from I-70; And I-76 to Ft. Morgan, the department said.
Airport spokesman Emily Williams said Denver International had a busy morning on March 13, with passengers trying to beat the storm, but about 750 flights were later canceled. Almost all March 14 flights were canceled – about 1,300.
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