Winter Storm Fern To Bring Snow, Ice
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The following Colorado snow totals have been reported by the National Weather Service for Jan. 19, 2026, as of 11 a.m. Monday: Agate, CO — 2.7 inches at 7 a.m. Allenspark, CO — 3.3 inches at 7 a.m.
Across most of Colorado, snowfall has been hard to come by this winter. But in southern Colorado, last week's winter storm means we're well above average for snow, despite the warm, dry conditions.
A chilly but active weather day is shaping up across Colorado as we head into a busy Saturday, with lingering snow in the high country and gusty winds and elevated fire danger on the plains.
Colorado weather continues to play tricks on its residents in the southern part of the state, with snowfall on the forecast for the next two days while unseasonably warm temperatures remain for Wednesday.
Significant snow has not fallen in Colorado's mountains in the past week. However, regardless of ability level, there are still ski areas with terrain for all ability levels over M.L.K. Jr. weekend.
Denver won't be getting big upslope and therefore will only see another inch or two. A lot of the snow in Denver is still going to melt as it hits the roadways due to warmer temperatures, but drivers should still be prepared for the possibility of a slick commute Friday morning.
Colorado’s northern and central mountains are poised to see their final round of snow and cooler temperatures for the first half of January, followed by another dry period and a return to above-normal temperatures.
An incoming winter storm is bringing some much-needed snow to the mountains, with one area expected to see up to 10 inches.
The Colorado Department of Transportation has already deployed snowplows to make sure the roads do not become too icy and dangerous. CDOT says there are at least 100 plows on highways across the Denver metro area. There are 30 plows on I-70's mountain corridor between Golden and Silverthorne.
Parts of Colorado were under winter weather advisories on Friday, January 9, as heavy snow hit the state.The National Weather Service (NWS) said that moderate to heavy snow would hit southeast Colorado on Friday,
It will be cold on MLK Jr. day in southern Colorado following a cold front that moved south overnight. Light early morning snow showers will give way to clearing skies.