Winter Holds on as Snowstorm Hits Central Colorado

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A late-winter storm brought snow and rain to central Colorado on Thursday, March 16.

The storm was expected to drop over 20 inches of snow in parts of the Rockies, the National Weather Service (NWS) said. The snow could create hazardous driving conditions, according to the weather service.

The footage, released by a Woodland Park local, shows heavy snow falling. Credit: @hiracing via Storyful

Video transcript

- We have about an inch of snow on the ground, winds out of the North, and it's kind of chilly-- at 23. I'm out here in short sleeves-- short sleeves. Have a great day, everyone. Peace.

We have about an inch of snow on the ground, winds out of the North, and it's kind of chilly-- at 23. I'm out here short sleeves-- short sleeves. Have a great day, everyone. Peace.

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