Boulder Storm Update: Blowing Snow, Freezing Temps By Afternoon

BOULDER, CO -- Temperatures hit 80 yesterday, but by this afternoon it is forecasted to be below freezing, with high winds and heavy snow. Boulder will be under a winter storm warning from the National Weather Service effective from noon today through 6 a.m. Thursday. Local meteorologists predict that the rapid drop in temperature could be sufficient to make for an icy, treacherous commute this afternoon.

Boulder may still be spared the worst of the storm, as eastern Colorado is under a blizzard warning for the second time in a month after March 13's bomb cyclone. Snow accumulation is currently predicted to total 4–7 inches, and winds could top 40 miles per hour for Boulder County, and more than 65 miles per hour for locations further east.

A potent spring storm will bring heavy snow to the mountains & foothills through noon Thursday with Blizzard conditions across the plains east of I-25 Wednesday afternoon-Noon Thursday. Travel is discouraged #cowx pic.twitter.com/rmPucieUVA
— NWS Boulder (@NWSBoulder) April 10, 2019

The National Weather Service is advising people in the area to avoid travel if at all possible this afternoon. Road closures and zero visibility are possible east of I-25.