Colorado’s high country is enjoying calm and sunny conditions as February comes to an end, with temperatures reaching up to the 30s in various areas. However, the start of March is expected to bring a significant shift back to stormy weather, with multiple snow events forecasted nearly daily that could add feet of snow to the slopes by mid-month.
In the upcoming days, cooler temperatures are expected, with light snow showers in some areas on Wednesday. By Thursday through Saturday, the sun is expected to return with warmer temperatures, and no snow is forecast. However, from Saturday night through Sunday, snow is expected to develop in the southern mountains first and then spread northeastward.
Continuous snowfall is predicted from Sunday night through early Friday, March 7, driven by a slow-moving system pulling in moisture from various sources. By the second weekend of March, significant snowfall totals of 1-2+ feet are expected, although models still need to be refined. The long-term forecast indicates that Saturday, March 8, and Sunday, March 9, are expected to be calmer and sunnier, but another chance of snow may arise later that week.
Overall, Colorado’s ski resorts are currently reporting minimal snowfall, but with the forecast showing potential for significant snow accumulations in the near future, skiers and snowboarders can look forward to an excellent second weekend of March on the slopes.
