Winter Storm Watch issued for Denver in advance of major storm

October 26, 4:08 PMDenver Weather ExaminerTony Hake

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A Winter Storm Watch has been issued for Denver and will be in effect
from Wednesday morning through Wednesday night. Snow amounts
from 6 to 12 inches are possible from this early season Winter storm.
(Examiner.com)

Our cool October is about to get a lot colder and possibly considerably whiter. As we discussed in the morning forecast and have been talking about in recent days, events are coming together to set Denver up for its first major winter storm of the season.

A trough dipping down from Canada coupled with a low pressure system moving into southern Colorado are forecast to provide the ingredients for up to 12 inches of snow along the Front Range. Mother Nature is anything but predictable and we are still 48 hours away so things can change but right now the forecast looks to be holding true.

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The National Weather Service has issued a Winter Storm Watch that will go into effect Wednesday morning and run through Wednesday night. The entire Denver metro area, the Front Range foothills and the northern mountain areas this side of the Continental Divide are under the watch advisory.

Tuesday evening we will begin to see some rain showers develop and after midnight and into Wednesday morning as temperatures drop that will change to snow. There is the potential for heavy snowfall all day Wednesday and into Wednesday night. Accumulations from 6 to 12 inches are possible, with higher amounts in areas that experience upslope conditions. Gusty winds from the north and northeast will reduce visibility and produce blowing and drifting snow.

Remember, a Winter Storm Watch means there is a potential for a hazardous winter weather event in and close to the watch area. Significant snow accumulations may occur that could impact travel.

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