Winter Continues Across Southeast Colorado With Record Lows and Icy Roads

Description: Winter Weather Conditions Continue Across Southeast Colorado...Frozen Rain, Snowfall, Record Lows, and Icy Roads. Numerous Vehicles Slid Off of Hwy 50 on Monday as Icy Road Conditions Hit The Area.

Winter Weather Conditions Across Southeast Colorado 

By: Jarrod Sperra

Sunday's cold front brought frozen rain and sleet that turned to snow late in the evening. Snowfall continued Monday throughout the day. Record Setting Lows Continue The Winter Weather Trend.

The National Weather Service Weather Forecast Office in Pueblo Warns of Record Setting Low Temperatures Monday Night Across Southeast Colorado. 

Most area schools cancelled classes and many businesses and organizations closed due to weather conditions on Monday. The roads in the area became very dangerous due to icy rainfall and continued snowfall. Monday night record lows are expected across Southeast Colorado, which will in turn keep road conditions on ice.

Here are some snowfall totals from the area:

Lamar - 1.5 - 2 Inches 

La Junta - 3.5 - 6 Inches

Swink - 4 Inches 

Fowler - 5.8 Inches 

If we get any more totals we will add to this page...

Use Caution When Out in The Winter Weather, Especially on Icy Roads... Check The Official COTrip Website for Colorado Road Conditions, Closures, Traffic Cameras, Interactive Maps and More...

CLICK HERE FOR OFFICIAL CDOT ROAD CONDITIONS

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