Significant Colorado snowstorm to impact Thanksgiving travel plans

If you can get to Colorado’s ski slopes before the storm arrives, you will enjoy some fantastic skiing.

Generally, travel conditions will be worse in the mountains and tapering to the Eastern Plains.

Here are details regarding the impending storm, according to the National Weather Service as of Monday morning:

Here is where and when winter storm warning is in place

• Winter storm warning: 3 a.m. Tuesday to 11 p.m. Wednesday with total snow accumulations between 10 and 20 inches for most areas, including the Front Range mountains; Park and Gore Ranges, including Rabbit Ears Pass, Rocky Mountain National Park, Medicine Bow Range, mountains of Summit County, Mosquito Range and Indian Peaks Wilderness. Road closures and very difficult travel conditions expected. Call 511 or visit cotrip.org for travel conditions.

Timing of the snowstorm and how it will impact travel

• Tuesday morning: Light to moderate snow begins for areas above 9,000 feet. Rain showers for lower elevations along the I-25 corridor.
• Tuesday afternoon/night: Heaviest snowfall expected to happen during this time in the mountains, especially above 10,000 feet, with mountain travel difficult over mountain passes. Light snow begins for areas above 7,000 feet with rain/snow mix possible for I-76 and I-25 corridor.
• Wednesday morning: Colder air arrives with lighter snow. Accumulation on roads could impact travel on the Eastern Plains and Palmer Divide.
• Thursday (Thanksgiving): Slick roads likely as roads freeze overnight, otherwise chilly and mostly dry.