Friday’s snowstorm could drop as much as a foot in the central mountains

The Front Range could see several inches of snow Friday after weeks of unseasonably warm weather that encouraged flowers to bloom and trees to bud.

Up to six inches could fall Friday in Denver and Boulder, which could make morning commutes difficult, according to the National Weather Service in Boulder. By 7 am, heavy snowfall started accumulating on grassy surfaces, though metro roads remained snow-free.

Jeffco Public Schools closed 12 mountain schools on Friday – including Evergreen middle and high schools – and portions of I-70 and I-25 into Wyoming were closed Friday morning due to the crash.

The Palmer Divide along Interstate 25 near Castle Rock could receive up to 8 inches of snow from the storm.

Expect rough going Friday for the mountains and foothills as moderate to heavy snowfall will occur throughout the day. For Urban Corridors and plains, even if snow accumulation is less, slippery roads will affect the morning commute! #COwx pic.twitter.com/FWXLfZ2SGH

— NWS Rock (@NWSBoulder) March 6, 2026

The central mountains could get up to 14 inches of fresh snow Friday night, according to the weather service. The snow will be heaviest in the mountains and hills along Interstate 70 and just south of the highway. Mountain towns like Breckenridge, Vail and Buena Vista will likely receive between 6 and 8 inches.