"Denver and Boulder Brace for Winter Storm: Snowfall Forecast and Travel Preparations"

A major snowstorm is forecast to hit Denver and the surrounding areas, potentially bringing up to 15 inches of snow, the most since 2021. Winter storm warnings are in effect, with extreme impacts expected, including dangerous travel and power outages. The storm is also expected to unleash strong winds and generate a dangerous fire threat in some areas. Forecast challenges include uncertainty about when rain will change to snow and where heavy areas of snow will concentrate. Late winter and early spring is prime time for snow in the Rockies and High Plains.