Late-Season Snowstorm Disrupts Colorado's Front Range, Delays Flights and Closes Schools
More than 500 flight delays and 8,129 outages were reported as wet snow covered the Front Range and prompted school closures.
- A heavy, wet late-season snowstorm affected Colorado's Front Range and I-25 corridor from Tuesday, May 5, into Wednesday, May 6, 2026, closing schools, delaying flights at Denver International Airport, and prompting travel advisories.
- While May snowfall is uncommon, averaging just 4.3 cm in Denver, the moisture is welcome following a dry April that left the region short on precipitation after the system swept over the Rocky Mountains into the High Plains on Tuesday.
- Snowfall totals reached 43 centimeters in Estes Park and 41.4 centimeters in Jamestown as of Wednesday, while more than 500 delays occurred at Denver International Airport on Tuesday evening.
- Denver Public Schools and Boulder Valley School District canceled Wednesday classes as over 8,129 customers lost power statewide, while the Colorado Rockies postponed games against the New York Mets.
- Warmer temperatures are expected to return Thursday as the weather service reports the storm weakening, though officials warn residents to remain cautious of downed trees and branches from heavy snow accumulation.
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By CNN: A severe spring snowstorm could cause power outages, tree damage or downing, and disrupt transportation in parts of Colorado, including the Denver metro area. Power outages from tree damage are the biggest concern for Denver and foothills west of the city, such as Boulder. The storm is expected to dump heavy, wet snow that could bend or break branches, especially on trees with dense foliage where snow accumulates more easily. Winter stor…
Late spring snowstorm slams Colorado, closing schools and disrupting travel
A late spring snowstorm picked up over parts of Colorado on Wednesday, closing schools, delaying flights and creating slushy conditions for commuters.The storm, which swept over the Rocky Mountains and into the High Plains on Tuesday, was expected to weaken before wrapping up Wednesday afternoon, but not before leaving some heavy, wet snow in higher elevations.A winter storm warning was in effect through the afternoon, with an additional 2 to 4 …
Heavy, wet May snow disrupts Colorado’s Front Range
A heavy, wet late-season snowstorm affected Colorado’s Front Range, foothills, mountains, and I-25 urban corridor from Tuesday, May 5, into Wednesday, May 6, 2026, closing schools, prompting travel advisories and shelter activation, delaying flights at Denver International Airport, and causing scattered power outages. NWS Denver/Boulder forecast 13-20 cm (5-8 inches) along the I-25 corridor, with local totals up to 30 cm (12 inches) near the foo…
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