Snow likely late Monday into Tuesday
Jan 05, 2025
(SOUTHERN COLORADO) — January continues to push on with more snow in the forecast. A quick burst of energy is expected to move into the region late Monday night into most of Tuesday.
This energy is not particularly well-organized but it is enough for models to start picking up on decent snow chances for all of Southern Colorado. Snow looks to kick off during the early evening on Monday.
Portions of the lower elevations may very well see snow as early as dinnertime at the start of the work week with better chances over the mountains to start things off. If snow does start to pick up more, be aware of a potentially tricky commute for Monday evening.
Well after midnight, activity is expected to pick up even more. Heavier snow will push up over the Palmer Divide and on into the northern half of the viewing area.
Widespread, although perhaps relatively light, snow will then push further into the rest of the viewing area by Tuesday morning. This may also lead to a slippery morning commute so be sure to give yourself some extra time out the door.
Snow chances will generally start to fade by late afternoon on Tuesday with the south side of the viewing area seeing the last few flakes fall from the sky. If snow lingers a bit longer though it could impact our Tuesday evening commute.
Here is what the FOX21 Storm team is currently thinking for snow totals. The Palmer Divide and portions of the higher terrain will likely see some higher amounts, but in general this system isn't expected to pack a huge punch. With that being said, impacts may still be felt and snow numbers are subject to change as we get closer to the event!