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A winter storm system is forecast to impact Colorado, three years after Denver’s last official double-digit snowstorm.
DENVER — Several forecasting models are predicting Denver could see its biggest snowstorm in years this week.
A winter weather storm system is forecast to arrive in Colorado on Wednesday with impacts continuing to affect the state on Thursday and Friday.
9NEWS meteorologist Chris Bianchi said that although nothing is certain, it looks increasingly likely Denver will get a big storm from Wednesday through Friday.
A European forecasting model has 90% odds of 6 inches or more of snow in Denver Wednesday to Friday. The GFS forecasting model predicts 90% odds for more than a foot of snow in Denver.
“[It’s] looking more and more likely that the majority of the Denver metro area is in for a major 10”+ snowstorm Wednesday/Thursday,” Bianchi said.
Thursday is the three-year anniversary of Denver’s last official double-digit snowstorm.
“Right now, we think the track of this storm may end up being a little too far south for heavy snow amounts, but upslope flow will develop with the possibility of a healthy snowfall,” said 9NEWS weather forecaster Ed Greene.
“The system may end up moving out quicker as well, also meaning a lesser storm for Colorado,” Greene said. “However, a lot of factors have yet to come into play that will affect the formation, strength and duration of this storm.”
The National Weather Service in Boulder said the winter storm could take a southwest track, limiting the amount of snow Colorado would receive. A second, stronger storm track would lead to more snow across the Rocky Mountain region, lasting longer into Friday.
Before the next cold front arrives in Colorado on Wednesday, a high-pressure ridge will be in control of the weather for Monday and Tuesday, with mild and dry weather in Denver and across the state.
As always, stay tuned to 9NEWS for the latest weather forecast as we update the track of this winter storm system.
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