Colorado Drivers Urged To Use Caution In Evening Commute

The National Weather Service has issued a weather alert for the metro Denver area and Boulder. A Winter Weather Advisory has been issued until 11 p.m. Wednesday.

Up to five inches of snow could to fall throughout the day, weather officials said.

"Snow showers will begin to develop this afternoon and become more
widespread through the evening hours. This is expected to occur
during the afternoon and evening commute period," the advisory read. "With temperatures rapidly falling later this afternoon, roads will likely become slick and potentially snowpacked in areas, especially for
locations over the higher urban terrain west of Interstate 25 and
across the Palmer."

The agency urged drivers to slow down and use caution while traveling.

"Plan on slippery road conditions," the alert read. "The hazardous conditions could impact the morning or evening commute. Reduced visibility is possible under the higher intensity snow showers."

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The following areas were listed in the weather advisory: Denver, Boulder, Arvada, Lakewood, Golden, Longmont, Aurora, Brighton, Denver International Airport, Highlands Ranch and Littleton. Visit the local National Weather Service website for a full list of impacted regions.

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