Our forecast turned snowy Monday night as two weather systems converge over Colorado. The snow and cold weather will continue through Tuesday morning, with the potential for a slow and slick commute. Winter Storm Warnings and Winter Weather Advisories cover a large part of southern Colorado through Tuesday morning.
There are no more updates to be added. If there are any major updates, this blog will be live again and continuously updated.
The News5 and the First Alert 5 Weather Team will keep you updated on the impacts. We'll update this blog as necessary.
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8:30 a.m.
Accidents involving jackknifed semi-trucks are causing delays on some roadways. Southbound Powers Boulevard at Fontaine Boulevard is shut down after a crash involving 10 cars and a jackknifed semi-truck. It is expected to reopen in a couple of hours. Update: It is now reopened.
Northbound I-25 is closed between Redrock Road and Butte Road because a jackknifed semi-truck is blocking all the lanes. The Colorado Department of Transportation has a detour in place but if you are already near and headed north, expect major delays. Update: It is now reopened.
6:55 a.m.
The News5 team has you covered on the latest road conditions this morning in Colorado Springs and in Pueblo. Remember to take it slow because it can still be icy in some spots.
6:50 a.m.
Meteorologist Sam Schreier has updated snow totals:
A few more updated snow reports this morning pic.twitter.com/buqcFEuHwk
— Sam Schreier (@SamASchreier) February 11, 2020
5:47 a.m.
Cripple Creek-Victor RE-1 is now CLOSED due to chain laws in effect.
5:45 a.m.
Snow from overnight is adding just a little bit of time onto your drive this morning. If you're driving to Denver, it will take about 66 minutes to get there. Here are the latest snow totals:
Here are the newest snow totals we've seen and heard about early this morning pic.twitter.com/2LbBT0D92z
— Sam Schreier (@SamASchreier) February 11, 2020
5:25 a.m.
Roads in Colorado Springs have been treated and are looking pretty clear this morning. Be sure to drive carefully and give yourself enough time for your commute.
5:20 a.m.
Pueblo D-60, Lewis-Palmer D-38 and more schools are starting on a 2-hour delay this morning. Check out the full list by clicking here.
5:15 a.m.
The Colorado Springs Police Department and the Fountain Police Department are on Accident Alert status. If you are involved in an accident with no injuries and drugs or alcohol are not suspected factors in the crash, you are asked to exchange information and report the accident online. This goes into effect when there are a high number of accidents and not enough resources to go around, or when there’s a large incident and officers are unavailable.
10:20 p.m.
10 p.m.
Road conditions at 10 p.m.
9 p.m
City of Fountain goes on Accident Alert Status
What is “Accident Alert” or “Cold Reporting?”
8:45 p.m.
La Veta Sch. Dist. RE-2: 2 Hours Late, No AM preschool
Cripple Creek-Victor: 2 Hours Late
Upper Arkansas Area Council of Gov.: 2 Hours Late
8:45PM MST Update:
— NWS Pueblo (@NWSPueblo) February 11, 2020
Strongest snow band remains south of Pueblo proper. Here are some images, courtesy of CDOT. #COwx #Colorado pic.twitter.com/Wv7wrrJ2iH
8:15 p.m.
Canon City RE-1: 2 Hours Late. E-learning will be in effect for all secondary students.
7:40 p.m.
Current radar shows that the main snow band is over Pueblo and Crowley Counties. CDOT cameras are showing I-25 at Monument, Pueblo, and I-25 at Walsenburg. Conditions look slick, so be careful if you need to travel. Make sure to bring an emergency kit! #COwx #Colorado pic.twitter.com/lHv6ksxkbn
— NWS Pueblo (@NWSPueblo) February 11, 2020
6:50 p.m.
PUEBLO SNOW: The flakes look chunky, and they are coming down fast , near Prarie and Northern on the Southside. @KOAA pic.twitter.com/R56dNk8Hsb
— Carl Winder KOAA (@CWinderKOAA) February 11, 2020
6:30 p.m.
6:00 p.m.
Road conditions at 6 p.m.
5:50 p.m.
Snow is picking up and visibility is starting to get low in Monument. Drive slow and stay safe everyone. @KOAA pic.twitter.com/CKDkPtbwim
— Caiti Blase (@cblasekoaa) February 11, 2020
5:30 p.m.
4:50 p.m.
Flakes are starting to fall in Colorado Springs.
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