I-70 reopens after winter storm slams Denver area as system moves South
Up to 10 inches of snow was reported along the interstate that cuts through Denver.
Snow shuts down parts of I-70 in Colorado
Video from FOX Weather Exclusive Storm Tracker Brandon Copic shows parts of I-70 southeast of Denver shut down due to snow on Wednesday (11-6).
DENVER — Interstate 70 has reopened after being partially closed Wednesday due to a winter storm blanketing Colorado in snow. Up to 10 inches of snow was reported along the interstate that cuts through Denver.
However, east of Denver, the Colorado Department of Transportation reported that parts of the interstate are icy and packed with snow. Due to those conditions, nearby state roads are closed all the way to the Kansas border.
Snow on I-70 Wednesday.
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A Winter Weather Storm Warning is in effect for most of the eastern half of the state and south, into much of New Mexico.
The FOX Forecast Center is also monitoring the I-25 corridor, which runs between both states. A prolonged period of snow is expected to begin with the morning commute on Thursday and continue through Saturday morning. There is a high chance of snowfall rates of 1-2 inches per hour.
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Image 1 of 3Snowfall along roadways. (Colorado Department of Transportation)
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Image 2 of 3Snowfall along roadways. (Colorado Department of Transportation)
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Image 3 of 3Snowfall along roadways. (Colorado Department of Transportation)
The Denver metro will remain in a relative lull for much of Thursday with only some periods of light snow expected. That will change from Friday into Saturday as the storm moves back north.