Light Mountain Snow Expected Across Colorado, Northern New Mexico and Southwest Wyoming Above 8,500 Feet Late Sunday Into Monday
COLORADO – A quick burst of mountain snow is expected late Sunday into Monday across high elevations in Colorado, northern New Mexico, and southwest Wyoming, with accumulations generally reaching a couple to a few inches above 8,500 feet.
Higher Elevations to See Minor Accumulation
Weather models highlight bands of snow targeting mountain corridors such as Steamboat Springs, the northern Colorado ranges, and parts of southern Wyoming, where colder air and increased moisture will support light accumulation. Forecasters say totals will be modest but meaningful, especially for regions that have struggled to build an early-season snowpack.
The system is limited in moisture, but elevations above 8,500 feet should still pick up a few inches of fresh snow, creating a much-needed boost for ski areas and mountain basins entering the winter season.
Mountain Regions in Need of Snowfall
Experts note that the mountains in this region have been running below average for early-season snow, making even small snowfall events important. After weeks of dry spells, forecasters emphasize that “any snow is better than no snow” as the region awaits more significant winter storms.
The map indicates coverage from Colorado’s central and northern mountains down into northern New Mexico and up toward southwest Wyoming, showing a wide, though lightly impacted, terrain zone.
Stronger System Expected Later in the Week
While this storm is expected to remain light and short-lived, a stronger winter system is forecast to arrive later in the week, potentially bringing heavier snow and more widespread impacts across the region’s higher elevations. Meteorologists encourage travelers and mountain residents to stay alert as colder conditions and winter weather hazards become more frequent.
This upcoming stronger system could provide the type of accumulation necessary to improve snowpack conditions heading into the heart of the winter season.
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