Heavy Snow Warning As 6 Inches To Hit Colorado, New Mexico: ‘Hazardous’
A late-season winter storm is bringing heavy snow and hazardous travel conditions to southern Colorado and northern New Mexico, with up to 6 inches of snow expected in higher elevations through Friday night. The National Weather Service has issued winter storm warnings for mountainous areas, including the Sangre de Cristo and Wet Mountains, due to slippery roads and reduced visibility. Freeze warnings are also in effect across parts of the central and western U.S., threatening crops and outdoor plumbing as cold air follows the storm.
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By Sam StevensonAssociate News EditorShareNewsweek is a Trust Project memberSee more of our trusted coverage when you search.Prefer Newsweek on Googleto see more of our trusted coverage when you search.A late‑season winter system is bringing accumulating snow and hazardous travel conditions to parts of southern Colorado and northern New Mexico, with forecasters warning that mountain roads and higher elevations could become difficult to navigate through Friday night.The National Weather Service (NWS) has issued multiple winter storm warnings across the Sangre de Cristo Mountains and nearby ranges, where snowfall totals of up to 6 inches are expected, alongside several winter weather advisories for surrounding mountain areas....ColoradoThe most significant impacts are expected across…
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