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Showers, storms, and mountain snow ahead this week

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If you’re heading outside today, expect a mix of spring conditions, with light showers moving through southwest Colorado and southeast Utah this morning and a chance for scattered afternoon storms, especially north of I-70. You may also hear a rumble of thunder and see some gusty winds as those cells build.

Looking ahead, Tuesday is shaping up to be the most active day this week. A stronger system moving in will bring more widespread rain in the valleys and snow above about 9,000 feet, with the potential for moderate to heavy bursts along the Divide. If your plans take you toward higher elevations or east toward the Front Range, be prepared for slick travel, especially over passes like Vail and Rabbit Ears into Wednesday.

Closer to home in the Four Corners, expect unsettled conditions to stick around through midweek, with cooler temperatures before things warm back up later in the week.

That’s the KSJD Outdoor Report for today.

Stay safe out there.

Lacy McKay is the News Director and Morning Edition Host at KSJD Community Radio in Cortez, Colorado. They bring years of experience in audio production and community-centered reporting, with a focus on rural issues, public lands, tribal affairs, and civic engagement in the Four Corners region. McKay has produced and edited news features, interviews, and podcasts for broadcast and digital platforms, and works closely with regional partners through Rocky Mountain Community Radio to amplify local voices and stories that might otherwise go unheard.
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