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In case you haven't heard, a storm is moving through a large part of Colorado on Wednesday and Thursday, leaving a dumping of snow and subzero temperatures.

Editor's Note: The 9NEWS.com team will update this blog with the latest weather, traffic and closings updates as they come in.

1:52 p.m.: 9NEWS meteorologist Danielle Grant has a look at some of the impressive mountain snow totals so far.

11:42 a.m.: US 160 over Wolf Creek Pass remains closed due to avalanche concerns. It's expected to stay closed through tonight, so make other travel plans if you can!

11:28 a.m.: If you were planning on taking RTD’s Train to the Plane today, you may want to consider a backup plan.

The A-Line is running 30 to 40 minutes behind schedule due to a switching problem, RTD said. Shuttle busses are being dispatched between the 61st & Pena Station and DIA. There’s currently no estimated time for the issue being resolved.

11:26 a.m.: Now that folks have had time to brace themselves, they're slowly going out in the snow -- and taking cute pictures of their pets!

PHOTOS: Need to 'paws' from shoveling snow?

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This snowstorm is the first time this adorable pit bull has been in the snow! Photo submitted by Sarah Johnson.

11:03 a.m.: 9NEWS photojournalist Tom Cole caught some snowmaking action at Ruby Hill Park this morning.

10:18 a.m.: Eastbound I-70 is now open at Vail -- it has been closed in the area for hours.

Avalanche reduction work closed the westbound side of the highway at Vail Pass -- it has since reopened.

9:58 a.m.: What are you doing to get your furry friends ready for the snow? Kelly Jensen, one of our interactive producers, taught her dog Luca how to use booties.

9:42 a.m.: Do you have an elderly parent or neighbor who needs help shoveling their driveways? Amelia Earhart and Jeremy Jojola are here to help!

9:30 a.m.: As the storm starts to taper, we're getting a better look at snow totals. You can see where to find exactly how much it snowed in your area (and at the ski resorts) here: http://on9news.tv/2j8htUP

9 a.m.: More good traffic news to share! Berthoud Pass has reopened after avalanche reduction work! You can officially have a powder day at Winter Park and Mary Jane, if you so choose!

8:57 a.m.: In Summit County, it's time to start digging out.

Here's a video of the process from 9NEWS Mountain Newsroom Reporter Matt Renoux!

8:50 a.m.: Per Marty Coniglio, snow is now clearing in Northern Colorado. It will start clearing in the Denver metro area over the next few hours.

8:46 a.m.: Here's some positive traffic news to share: Eastbound I-70 at Silverthorne is now open. The highway reopens closed at Vail.

"Use caution," CDOT writes, "poor road and weather [conditions]."

8:45 a.m.: We've loved getting your weather photos -- so much so that we put them on TV!

8:40 a.m.: Here are your 8 a.m. road updates from Matt Renoux and Andrew Sorensen -- it's still slick out there, so be careful!

8:25 a.m.: We've been on the phone with the Colorado Department of Transportation all morning. Here's an update on plowing from Bob Wilson.

8:20 a.m.: According to the Grand County Sheriff, Berthoud Pass will be closed for an indefinite time -- avalanche mitigation work sent four feet of snow onto the road and workers have to clear it.

Drivers are encouraged to avoid Berthoud Pass!

8:05 a.m.: 9NEWS viewers are waking up ... and starting to take photos! We'll be updating our YOUR TAKE gallery all day with your best weather photos. Send them our way at yourtake.9news.com or by emailing yourtake@9news.com!

7:55 a.m.: With all the news about road and school closings, we thought we'd share something we got a chuckle out of: Cat Renoux!

7:51 a.m.: Is this frozen tundra, or US 36 at McCaslin? Stay safe out there, folks!

7:50 a.m.: A sad closure to report: The Denver Museum of Miniatures, Dolls and Toys is closed today.

7:45 a.m.: Berthoud Pass is closed both ways for avalanche control work. Drive safely out there!

7:20 a.m.: The Buffs are getting a snow day!

CU Boulder tweeted "after re-evaluating the latest winter weather, CU Boulder will close campus." The only bad news? Students are still on break.

7:15 a.m.: The Denver Police Department has an important message for this morning: Do not be like Jimmy from Degrassi.

7:11 a.m.: 9NEWS producer Ariel Mata made the drive from Boulder to Denver today. She says it's slick -- and took just over an hour.

6:55 a.m.: There's just a little bit of snow outside of Matt Renoux's house in Silverthorne ...

Do you have a weather photo to share? We'd love to see it! Here's how to share them with us: http://on9news.tv/2ieRb3q

6:50 a.m.: Here's an update from Nancy Kuhn, the spokesperson for Denver Public Works.

She says Denver's large-plow and residential drivers are working to address the city's main roads and side streets. The city's other agencies won't open until 10 a.m. to give workers time to get to work safely!

6:45 a.m.: Here are our 6 a.m. updates from Andrew Sorensen, Matt Renoux and TaRhonda Thomas. The roads are starting to get slick -- please be careful if you head out this morning!

And another traffic note: Eastbound I-70 is still closed at Silverthorne due to multiple spinouts.

6:35 a.m.: 9NEWS producer Megan Morris decided to brave the cold and take a walk around the 9NEWS office. Here's a look at what see saw! It's snowy and cold!

6:33 a.m.: Here's our traffic and weather segment from 6 a.m., in case you missed it!

6:32 a.m.: This may not come as a shock, given the current conditions, but due to inclement weather, the Denver Zoo is closed today.

Sorry if you really needed to see a penguin like, right now.

6:22 a.m.: Here's another look at road conditions from TaRhonda Thomas, Matt Renoux and Andrew Sorensen!

6:16 a.m.: Eastbound I-70 is closed at Vail and Silverthorne due to poor road and weather conditions, per Colorado State Patrol in Eagle County.

6:12 a.m.: From RTD: Buses are running anywhere from 5 minutes to an hour late due to slick road conditions.

They say to be safe and give extra time for travel!

6:08 a.m.: All morning, Matt Renoux, TaRhonda Thomas and Andrew Sorensen are taking a look at your morning drive. Here are their videos from 5 a.m. (you know ... in case you weren't awake!).

6:01 a.m.: Here's a look at the snow forecast by midnight. There will definitely be fresh powder up in the mountains (that is if you can get up there)!

5:56 a.m.: Matt Renoux is in Silverthorne, where he's tracking mountain traffic (you can catch him every half hour on 9NEWS). More importantly, he's wearing a cool hat!

5:51 a.m.: Here's Marty Coniglio's 5 a.m. weather forecast in case you missed it! We'll be posting his full forecasts from each 9NEWS Mornings newscast!

5:45 a.m.: Eastbound Interstate 70 is under a "safety closure" at Silverthorne due to multiple spinouts. There's no estimated time for reopening.

Snowy conditions have made travel difficult across the state. Amelia Earhart is updating traffic information every few minutes on 9NEWS. You can also check out our live traffic maps here! http://www.9news.com/traffic

5:34 a.m.: The schools closings are just piling in! Here's an updated graphic!

5:26 a.m.: And here's another one ... (Eagle County Schools)

5:23 a.m.: We're going to need smaller font on our list of school district closings pretty soon ...

5:15 a.m.: This weather graphic from Marty Coniglio makes us say "nope."

5:14 a.m.: Becky Ditchfield went live on Facebook with the latest updates. If you missed it, you can watch it below!

5:10 a.m.: Some good news? The Winter Storm Warning has been canceled for Fort Collins and Greeley. Marty's look at snow totals also looks awesome if you can get up to the mountains!

4:58 a.m.: Douglas County School District is CLOSED today due to the dangerous low wind chill throughout the morning.

4:56 a.m.: Another traffic alert: there's a crash at northbound I-25 and Happy Canyon Road. The left lanes are closed -- there's no estimated time for reopening.

4:53 a.m.: Aurora Public School is closed today due to the snow. You can check out our full list of closures here: http://www.9news.com/closings

4:39 a.m.: Here are all the major school closings as of 4:40 a.m:

4:27 a.m.: Here's the look at the latest snow totals you can expect as the storm tapers off late this morning:

THURSDAY SNOW FORECASTS:
Denver metro east of Federal Boulevard: 4 to 8 inches
Denver metro west of Federal Boulevard: 5 to 10 inches
Front Range foothills north of I-70: 16 to 22 inches
Front Range foothills south of I-70: 8 to 12 inches
Douglas-Elbert Counties: 4 to 8 inches
Boulder-Loveland-Ft. Collins areas: 6 to 12 inches
Greeley-Fort Morgan: 3 to 6 inches

Marty Coniglio just updated our weather story. You can read it here: http://on9news.tv/2hUnOaz

4:19 a.m.: Amelia Earhart has important message: "Get your penguin pants on. It's cold and slippery out there!"

Can't see the tweet (and the adorable GIF)? Head to: http://bit.ly/2hVHLMj

4:06 a.m.: The first big road closure of the morning!

Northbound I-25 is CLOSED south of Ridgegate due to an accident that's blocking all lanes. There's no estimated time of reopening.

If you can, take an alternate route to wherever you need to go. Below, here's a photo of an Interstate 25 traffic camera in the area.

A look at I-25 at Ridgegate Parkway early Thursday morning. The highway was closed due to a wreck that blocked all lanes. 

4 a.m.: It's 4 a.m. That's early. Some may say too early. But if you're awake and reading 9NEWS.com, be sure to tune in to 9NEWS Mornings before you get out the door -- we'll have the latest weather and traffic information.

10:50 p.m. Be careful on the roads! DPD sent out a sassy tweet in case you needed a reminder.

10:45 p.m. Got travel plans? Hopefully they don't include DIA because scores (yes, SCORES) of flights have been canceled. More than 100 flights didn't leave the airport and nearly 400 left late. FlightAware will give you the best numbers, though.

10:30 p.m. A PSA: If you have a sidewalk, you're most likely on the hook to shovel it. Most cities give you 24 hours from the last snowfall before they start handing out fines. We complied a list of some metro Denver areas and their sidewalk shoveling policies.

10:20 p.m. Colorado looks great in white. We want to see what you're seeing! Submit your photos and we could feature them online and on-air.

10:10 p.m. Not everyone has a warm bed tonight. 9NEWS' Anusha Roy spoke with an outreach worker who is spending 10 hours combing Denver streets to offer shelter and supplies to homeless people braving the single-digit temps tonight.

10 p.m. In other snow-related news, the Winter Park Express service starts Saturday! Tickets start at $39. In case you needed an escape from the weather to you know, more weather.

9:50 p.m. Kathy Sabine is holding down the fort in the 9 Backyard and has the latest and most up-to-date forecast with snow predictions. Check it out below:

9:30 p.m. Check out this time lapse of snow falling in Denver during Wednesday night's commute! Luckily, it was smooth sailing for these folks.

9:15 p.m. Boulder already has 5 inches of snow! 9NEWS' Dan Grossman is having a blast up there and has an update on conditions:

9:10 p.m. Snow in Colorado means a bunch of happy, snowy pups, which we love.

But as much as we love snow and dogs, we also love keeping those snow covered dogs safe. Take some advice from our own Kyle Clark.

9:00 p.m. There are 38 active closings on 9news.com as of now. Is your school or business closed? Check out this list. It will update throughout the night, so kids searching for a snow day should refresh often.

8:50 p.m. Denver Public Works spreads some good news. The old rule of no plows for residential streets unless there's a forecast for a foot of snow is gone. 2017 now means residential plows will be deployed when the forecast calls for six inches of snow.

8:40 p.m. In case you haven't heard, a storm is moving through a large part of Colorado on Wednesday and Thursday, leaving a dumping of snow and subzero temperatures.

Right now, a hefty accumulation of snow has fallen in the metro area, making road travel tricky for some.

Broomfield PD, Aurora PD and Douglas County are on accident alert, meaning you're asked to exchange information if you're in a wreck without injuries and no drugs or alcohol are involved.

If you're in the position to get into the great (freezing) outdoors, you can share photos and videos with us via Your Take,Twitter using the hashag #9WX or on our Facebook page. To learn more about how to do this, check out this article.

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