Denver snowfall brings school closures, flight disruptions and hazardous roads
Colorado’s Front Range and Denver metro are under a Winter Weather Advisory with 2-5 inches of snow. Schools like Colorado Springs District 11 and University of Denver are closed or delayed. Drivers face slick roads, and Denver International Airport reports hundreds of flight delays.
COLORADO is seeing snowfall across the Front Range and the Denver metro area.
A Winter Weather Advisory has been issued starting midnight on Wednesday (December 3) and will last through the evening, according to 9News.
Residents can expect 2-5 inches of snow, with higher totals in the foothills west of Denver and along the Palmer Divide, where some locations could see 6 inches or more.
Snowfall is expected mainly before and during the morning commute, tapering off by midday for most areas. Temperatures will remain cold, with highs around 31°F and lows near 13°F, accompanied by snow showers through the morning.
Several Colorado school districts have announced closures or delayed openings due to the snow, 9News reports.
Parents and students are advised to check district websites for the latest updates.
Denver International Airport: Flight disruptions
Travellers at Denver International Airport should expect delays and disruptions due to the winter weather, as per the news report. As of 7:28 am on Wednesday, 278 flights were delayed and 1 flight cancelled. Airlines impacted include Southwest, SkyWest, American Airlines and United.
Passengers are encouraged to check flight status and security wait times ahead of travel at FlyDenver.com.
Driving conditions and safety
Motorists are advised to be cautious on potentially slick and snow-covered roads, especially during the morning commute. Snow is expected to fall throughout the morning, with conditions improving by afternoon as skies clear and temperatures drop.
