SOUTHERN COLORADO — We are tracking an impactful spring storm system that will bring widespread snow across I-25. The evening commute will be heavily impacted and snow will make roadways slushy.
Friday, April 18th
Get the latest forecast for your city here.
6:45 PM:
An initial batch of heavy snow has now moved east of the I-25 corridor. A second round of moisture and lift is approaching and will lead to increasing snowfall rates between Colorado Springs and Pueblo over the next hour.
WATCH: From fire danger to winter weather alerts, taking a live look at conditions in Old Colorado City
One last update on expected snowfall totals as it is starting to stick now. Expect roads to become icy and snow covered tonight! pic.twitter.com/h4z7h7N5Ty
— Alex O'Brien (@WXAlexOBrien) April 18, 2025
If you're traveling this Easter weekend, you can check out the forecast below:
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News5 viewers sent us the below videos of the snow as it began to fall in Pueblo West:
WATCH: Snow begins to fall in Pueblo West
WATCH: Snowfall in Pueblo West
News5 viewer Ann Vessuer sent us the video below of snowfall at Cheyenne Mountain:
WATCH: Snowfall at Cheyenne Mountain
News5 viewer Fredi Beck sent us the video below of the storm in Teller County.
WATCH: Snowfall in Teller County
WINTER ALERTS
Winter Storm Warnings:
Avoid unnecessary travel :
Teller County, Fremont County, - 3 PM FRI - 4 PM SAT
Sangre de Cristo Mountains, Wet Mountains, Custer County - UNTIL 6 PM SAT
Walsenburg, Trinidad, W. Las Animas County - UNTIL 6 PM SAT
Winter Weather Advisories:
Use caution when traveling, expect winter conditions:
El Paso County (including N. El Paso County - monitor for potential changes) - 3 PM FRI - 12 PM SAT
FORECAST TOTALS
POWER OUTAGE TIPS
This is a heavy spring snow. We expect some branches on trees to break and sporadic power outages to occur. Here are some safety tips:
Traffic Updates:
- No traffic impacts at this time.
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