DENVER — Denver is set for a decent spring snowstorm Friday night and into Saturday.
Most of the metro area will probably see between 1 and 4 inches of accumulation, with a slightly higher chance for higher totals south and west of downtown Denver. The foothills will get a bit more, especially above 7,000 feet in elevation.
The front moved into Boulder and the northern part of the Denver metro area before 4 p.m.
The snow likely won't stick at first. Bursts of heavier snow are likely.
The majority of the snow will be done by sunrise Saturday, but it'll stay mainly gray with a chance for light rain or snow through the day. Highs will be stuck in the 40s again on Saturday.
The probabilities of snow totals for Denver are:
- 60% chance of 2 to 4 inches
- 30% chance of 5 to 8 inches
- 10% chance of less than an inch
Tips for removing snow from trees:
- Be aware that accumulating snow, ice, or wind could cause limbs to break and fall at any time.
- Check to make sure the tree is safe and clear of all utility lines prior to removing snow.
- Do not attempt to shake snow off a tree if a utility line is going through its branches or is within contact distance.
- If the tree is clear of utility lines, use a broom to remove as much snow as possible from branches by brushing off or gently shaking. Avoid large, rapid movement as this could cause the limb to break.
- Do not attempt to climb a tree or use a ladder to reach higher limbs.
If it appears the tree has fallen on powerlines, it's best to leave it alone and wait for the utility to come and clear it.
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