'Avoid Heading West' Colorado State Patrol Urges Caution During Winter Storm, Westbound I-70 Closed At C-470
Westbound lanes of Interstate 70 at C-470 were closed on Wednesday evening. All traffic was diverted to C-470.
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Westbound lanes of Interstate 70 at C-470 were closed on Wednesday evening. All traffic was diverted to C-470.
A car slid off Highway 34 near Estes Park on Wednesday afternoon, just shortly after the snow started falling during a Winter Storm Warning.
Historical data shows that March is the snowiest month of the year in Denver with 11.3 inches of snow on average.
The heaviest snow from this week's winter storm has ended. Attention now turns to the bitterly cold temperatures on this First Alert Weather Day.
Although the latest winter storm in Colorado did not have much moisture, very cold temperatures have allowed for impressive snow reports in many areas.
More than 100 flights were canceled at Denver International Airport on Wednesday in the midst of a powerful winter storm.
If you think it's cold now just wait until Wednesday night and Thursday morning.
Drivers will once again need to be very cautious driving Tuesday night into Wednesday as yet another winter storm impacts Colorado.
With another snowstorm poised to move into Colorado, officials with the Colorado Department of Transportation say more than 100 snowplows will be out on the roads in the Denver metro area.
You could face steep fines for blocking a highway due to inadequate equipment when a chain or traction law is in effect.
So what determines if we get sleet, freezing rain, snow or something else when a winter storm arrives in Colorado?
Another big blast of snow is heading into the mountains for prolonged storm event. This time around the storm system may deliver the biggest snow of the season for the Denver metro area!
Travel in avalanche terrain is not recommended by late Thursday and through Friday, especially on northerly-facing slopes.
It is Colorado state law for commercial vehicles to carry chains or approved traction devices along Interstate 70, between mile markers 133-259, between September 1 and May 31.
Snow in the Denver metro area in May is not uncommon, but it usually happens before Mother's Day. This year will be different with a good chance of rain changing into snow Monday night.
May snow in Colorado is heavy and wet, even at the higher elevations.
The significant amount of snow the ground will be blow around by wind gusts reaching over 40 mph west of I-25. The strongest wind will be near the base of the foothills
A powerful storm will continue to bring snow and wind to most mountain areas in Colorado on Friday.
Snow will continue in the Colorado high country on Monday morning before spreading east to the Denver metro area Monday afternoon.
Five cold weather records have been broken this week in Denver including a new record low Friday morning when the city officially dropped to 12 degrees. Some are now wondering if this could be the last wave of really cold weather this season.
Rain will change to snow along Colorado's Front Range on Thursday with 4-8 inches of wet slushy snow expected in most areas.
Xcel Energy crews are patrolling during the winter storm to make sure that everyone has power.
An active February for wintry weather will continue across Colorado this President's Day Weekend as a powerful jet stream returns to the state.
Another round of snow is hitting the Front Range and plains and will stick around through about midnight through early Tuesday morning.
A winter storm caused significant closures on Interstate 70 Friday. The westbound lanes of the highway were closed at noon from Golden all the way to the Eisenhower Tunnel.
The clock is ticking. In just a few months, every school district in Colorado must develop and adopt a policy around student cellphone use.
The second of three storm systems training over the Rockies this week blasts through Wednesday night into Thursday morning. More strong winds and mountain snow are expected.
Two state lawmakers -- who are domestic violence survivors themselves -- introduced a bill that they say could save lives.
If you've driven down E-470 past the Aurora Highlands lately, you've likely seen a building that has already lived two lives: first as a highway maintenance facility and currently as a visitor center. Soon, this structure will take on its most critical purpose yet - Aurora's 18th fire station.
With students joining the protests over the administration's immigration crackdown, parents and educators continue to grapple with tough questions.
The second of three storm systems training over the Rockies blasts through Colorado Wednesday night into Thursday morning. More strong winds and mountain snow are expected.
The clock is ticking. In just a few months, every school district in Colorado must develop and adopt a policy around student cellphone use.
Two state lawmakers -- who are domestic violence survivors themselves -- introduced a bill that they say could save lives.
Mikaela Shiffrin, the most decorated skier of all time, last won a medal at the 2018 Winter Olympics in PyeongChang.
If you've driven down E-470 past the Aurora Highlands lately, you've likely seen a building that has already lived two lives: first as a highway maintenance facility and currently as a visitor center. Soon, this structure will take on its most critical purpose yet - Aurora's 18th fire station.
The Commerce City Police Department's Investigations Unit had a break in the case involving Hispanic businesses in the Denver metro area that have been targeted by thieves.
The clock is ticking. In just a few months, every school district in Colorado must develop and adopt a policy around student cellphone use.
About 4.5 inches of snow fell in the Colorado mountain town on Tuesday. And more snowfall is on the way.
Two state lawmakers -- who are domestic violence survivors themselves -- introduced a bill that they say could save lives.
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The U.S. and Canada men's hockey teams are moving on to the semifinals at the Winter Olympics.
Mikaela Shiffrin, the most decorated skier of all time, last won a medal at the 2018 Winter Olympics in PyeongChang.
Former Denver Nuggets Head Coach Doug Moe died in Texas at the age of 87.
A popular youth hockey coach in southern Colorado has been arrested for investigation of felony child abuse after colliding on the ice with one of his players in a case that one of the coach's supporters called a "terrifying precedent for youth sports across the country."
Elana Meyers Taylor has won her first Olympic gold in women's monobob, and she made history as the oldest American woman to do it at the Winter Games.
The U.S. and Canada men's hockey teams are moving on to the semifinals at the Winter Olympics.
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention hasn't had a Senate confirmed director since last summer, and that official was in the job for less than a month.
The Meta CEO defended his company's efforts to keep kids under 13 off of Instagram, but noted that there are "people who lie" about their ages.
A federal judge dismissed a lawsuit filed by an Illinois man who alleged that Buffalo Wild Wings' use of the term "boneless wings" was deceptive.
Four congressional Democrats are asking inspectors general to probe whether ex-lobbyists in the administration broke ethics rules to benefit former clients.
Two state lawmakers -- who are domestic violence survivors themselves -- introduced a bill that they say could save lives.
With students joining the protests over the administration's immigration crackdown, parents and educators continue to grapple with tough questions.
Attorney General Pam Bondi ordered the Justice Department to prioritize animal welfare enforcement, in a move she said will entail stepping up prosecutions and even doling out grants to animal welfare groups.
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention hasn't had a Senate confirmed director since last summer, and that official was in the job for less than a month.
The U.S. is planning to withdraw its remaining 1,000 troops from Syria over the next two months, U.S. officials told CBS News, ending a roughly decade-long presence there.
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention hasn't had a Senate confirmed director since last summer, and that official was in the job for less than a month.
The AdventHealth Transplant Institute at Porter is participating in a national voucher system that allows living donors to give a kidney now and help a loved one receive one later.
The Trump administration's new discounted drug platform, TrumpRx, isn't a game-changer for consumers, health care experts said.
The University of Colorado Cancer Center at CU Anschutz has been selected by the National Cancer Institute as one of just eight hubs nationwide to evaluate new multi‑cancer detection blood tests, part of a national pilot called the Vanguard Study.
Lydia Howerton of Good Eaters showed how easy it is to bake her gluten-free zucchini brownies.
The Meta CEO defended his company's efforts to keep kids under 13 off of Instagram, but noted that there are "people who lie" about their ages.
A federal judge dismissed a lawsuit filed by an Illinois man who alleged that Buffalo Wild Wings' use of the term "boneless wings" was deceptive.
After more than two decades on South Broadway, one of Denver's most popular music festivals is moving across town.tails ahead of the festival.
Rocky Mountain Metropolitan Airport now has a dedicated tank for unleaded aviation fuel, marking the first major milestone in its accelerated plan to phase out leaded fuel announced in 2023.
Palantir, the controversial data company tied to U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement, CIA, and multiple countries' militaries, announced that it's leaving Denver for Miami as a new corporate headquarters location.
A popular youth hockey coach in southern Colorado has been arrested for investigation of felony child abuse after colliding on the ice with one of his players in a case that one of the coach's supporters called a "terrifying precedent for youth sports across the country."
A Denver judge this week ordered an area pastor, Tilo Lopez, to pay a family $311,000 in restitution after Lopez was criminally prosecuted in connection with a construction project he said he would do for the family.
The filing comes months after a judge ordered the company to pay more than $116 million for its role in the 2021 death of 6-year-old Wongel Estifanos.
Denver drivers continue to be impacted by a change in how parking tickets are disputed. That system changed in September, when the city eliminated the ability to dispute parking tickets online.
Former Denver Police Chief Paul Pazen, who retired as chief in 2022, plans to announce next week that he is running for a seat on Denver City Council.