DENVER (CBS4) – Our newest storm system moving across the state is powerful enough to generate gusts of 50-80 mph. These winds create powerful snowstorms and dust storms across the state. Travel troubles began early and continued in many areas of Colorado.
A view of winter driving conditions on I-70 near the Eisenhower Johnson Tunnel on December 26. (credit: Colorado Department of Transportation)
Snow warnings have been issued from southern Wyoming down to northern Colorado. This is one such storm across the Steamboat Springs area.
A snowstorm is a fierce gust of wind and snow.
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This is one of the snowfalls in Meeker!
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Over the eastern plains, strong winds of at least 60 mph produced dust storms and terrible visibility along eastern freeways on Sunday afternoon.
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Both directions of the nearby I-70 were closed for the accident
More snow and light winds in the mountains are expected on Monday but not as intense as Sunday’s downpours.
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Snowfall from Sunday night to Monday night will increase by about 2 to 5 inches with strong winds.
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Another storm system is expected to bring more mountain snow Tuesday along with a chance of some overnight snow in the Denver metro area Monday night.
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Snowfall could range from 3 to 6 inches Tuesday in the mountains.
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https://denver.cbslocal.com/2021/12/26/colorado-weather-snow-squalls-and-dust-storms/ Snow Squalls and the Dust Storm – CBS Denver
