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Winter Storm Watch, Colorado

Severe

5 to 14 inches of snow possible, with the heaviest accumulations generally from Berthoud Pass northward, gusts up to 40 mph. Travel could be very difficult.

Ended Wednesday, March 4, 2026.

Replaced by the Winter Storm Warning on Wednesday, March 4, 11:03 at night.

Issued
Expires

Places in this watch

How much

Snow across the area
5 to 14 inches
Wind gusts
Up to 40 mph

Map

Map of Colorado with this watch The Winter Storm Watch covers Breckenridge, Frisco, Fraser. I-80I-25I-76I-270US 6BreckenridgeFriscoFraserCOLORADOWYOMINGNEBRASKA50 mi I-80I-25I-76US 40BreckenridgeFriscoFraserCOLORADOWYOMINGNEBRASKA50 mi I-80I-25I-76BreckenridgeFriscoFraserCOLORADOWYOMING50 mi I-70I-80BreckenridgeFraserCOLORADOWYOMING100 mi
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Details from the National Weather Service

What
Heavy snow possible. Total snow accumulations between 5 and 14 inches possible, with the heaviest accumulations generally from Berthoud Pass northward. Winds could gust as high as 40 mph.
Where
Rocky Mountain National Park and the Medicine Bow Range, and The Mountains of Summit County, the Mosquito Range, and the Indian Peaks.
When
From late Thursday night through Friday evening.
Impacts
Travel could be very difficult. The hazardous conditions will impact the Friday morning and evening commutes.

Updates

  1. Winter Storm Watch issued for Friday overnight through Saturday overnight. March 4, 2026