Snow, freezing overnight temperatures could affect early morning commute in Colorado Springs
Blizzard conditions expected through Monday morning in the northern part of El Paso County
A burst of snow on Sunday night, followed by freezing overnight temperatures, will likely result in slick roads early Monday and Tuesday, according to the National Weather Service in Pueblo.
Areas north of Colorado Springs are expected to be hardest hit by the winter storm, with snow accumulation reaching 6 to 7 inches in some places, the weather agency predicts. Northern El Paso County will be under a blizzard warning from 6 p.m. to 9 a.m. Monday. The area is expected to get wind gusts up to 60 mph.
Parts of Colorado Springs could see 3 to 5 inches on Sunday night.
“The heaviest snow will be in the Palmer Divide and Monument areas, and it will taper off as you move south,” said NWS meteorologist Mike Nosko. “Most areas from the Fountain area south are going get a trace to less than an inch.”
With an overnight low of 15 degrees, roads are expected to freeze over, making for an icy commute early Monday.
Blowing snow is expected on Monday, mostly before noon, according to the weather service. North-northwest winds of 20-30 mph, with gusts as high as 45 mph, are predicted, with an afternoon high of 27 degrees.
Tuesday is expected to be mostly sunny with a 20% chance of snow showers after noon, according to the weather agency.






