Colorado braces for winter storm with snow and cold front

TL;DR
A weather system involving an atmospheric river is bringing accumulating snow to Colorado's high country, with 4 to 8 inches expected and up to 18 inches near Vail Pass, causing travel delays and potential road closures, while the Front Range may see 1 to 5 inches of slushy, melting snow.
- Accumulating snow expected across Colorado; atmospheric river on the West Coast sending leftover moisture to Rockies CBS News
- Up to 3 inches snow possible in Denver as city activates cold weather shelters Denver7
- National Weather Service issues winter storm warning and advisories for Colorado mountains with more than 1 foot expected in places SummitDaily.com
- Snow, slick roads expected as Colorado shifts from Christmas warmth to winter conditions 9News
- A strong cold front will bring snow and colder air to southern Colorado this weekend KOAA News 5
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