US weather forecast: Cold storm may sweep from Denver to southern Minnesota, flood warning from Texas to Kansas

A cold storm is likely to sweep from Denver to southern Minnesota over the upcoming weekend. In some parts of the Denver metro area, there is a possibility of over a foot of snowfall. Additionally, Flood Watches have been issued for more than 10 million people, spanning from Texas to Kansas, in anticipation of the initial heavy rainfall. National Weather Service meteorologists are keeping a close eye on the development, as per a report in Fox/.

According to forecast models, the most substantial snowfall is likely to occur in the mountainous regions surrounding Denver. However, cities like Omaha, Nebraska, and Des Moines, Iowa, could also experience frozen precipitation during this storm.

Snowfall in Denver

Denver is predicted to receive snowfall ranging from 6 to 14 inches throughout the metro area, with the heaviest totals expected on the western side of the city. This is expected to cause travel disruptions on major roadways and at the international airport. In response, city officials have extended overnight shelter services from 7 pm to 7 am until Monday.

In various parts of Colorado, snow began falling on Saturday morning and is expected to persist through a significant portion of the weekend. Heavier snowfall amounts are also anticipated in Nebraska, particularly in communities situated between North Platte and Omaha, where accumulations of 3-5 inches are possible.

Heavy Rainfall

The threat of precipitation comes following a period of heavy rainfall that affected regions from the US-Mexico border to Missouri earlier in the workweek. The setup for this upcoming heavy rainfall event is quite similar, with a convergence of moisture from a former tropical cyclone and a frontal boundary extending across the US.

FAQs

Q1. Is there any flood warning?
A1. Flood Watches have been issued for more than 10 million people, spanning from Texas to Kansas, in anticipation of the initial heavy rainfall.

Q2. Is there any cold storm warning from Denver to southern Minnesota?
A2. Cold storm warning has been issued from Denver to southern Minnesota.