Winter Weather — Larimer & Boulder Counties Between 6000 & 9000 Feet, Colorado

2025-04-17 to 2025-04-18 · Larimer & Boulder Counties Between 6000 & 9000 Feet, Colorado

Event narrative

Snowfall reports from various sources showed 5 to 10 inches fell across the area with, including the Estes Park area.

Wider weather episode

Widespread snow fell across the Front Range Mountains and Foothills as well across the urban corridor. Temperatures remained near or above freezing for most of the event below 6000 feet MSL leading to lighter snow accumulation and snow melting on roadways. The strong April sun help keep roads in the mountains and foothills mainly wet during the daylight hours. Roads became slippery during the nighttime hours in the mountains and foothills. Crashes and safety closures were reported on I-70 and US 6.

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 1242783. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.