The Front Range could see several inches of snow on Friday after weeks of unseasonably warm weather across that prompted flowers to bloom and trees to bud.
Up to six inches could fall Friday in Denver and Boulder, which could make the morning commute difficult, according to the National Weather Service in Boulder. By 7 a.m., heavy snowfall had already begun to accumulate on grassy surfaces, though metro roads remained snow-free.
Jeffco Public Schools closed 12 mountain schools Friday — including Evergreen middle and high schools — and portions of I-70 and I-25 into Wyoming closed Friday morning due to crashes.
The Palmer Divide along Interstate 25 near Castle Rock could receive up to 8 inches of snow from the storm.
Expect difficult travel on Friday for the mountains and foothills as moderate to heavy snowfall will occur throughout the day. For the Urban Corridor and plains, despite less snow accumulations, slick roads will affect the morning commute! #COwxpic.twitter.com/FWXLfZ2SGH
— NWS Boulder (@NWSBoulder) March 6, 2026
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The central mountains could be blanketed by up to 14 inches of fresh snow by Friday night, according to the weather service. Snow will be heaviest in the mountains and hills along Interstate 70 and just south of the highway. Mountain towns like Breckenridge, Vail and Buena Vista will likely receive between 6 and 8 inches.
The storm will make travel in the foothills and mountains difficult on Friday before tapering off Friday night. The National Weather Service issued a Winter Storm Warning for the mountains that is in effect until midnight Friday.
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