UPDATED, Monday May 4, 2026: The Weather Prediction Center has upgraded heavy snow risk to HIGH (top tier) for both Monday and Tuesday, with snow totals now reaching as high as 48 inches at the highest peaks.

The National Weather Service still has areas under winter storm warnings and advisories, but it's winding down towards the end of the week. The top peaks in Boulder and Larimer expected more than 2 feet of snow.

After deep cuts last year, the agency is hiring hundreds. But fears linger that it isn’t equipped for imminent tornado and hurricane threats.

There is a chance for severe weather through the late morning and afternoon. This all depends on a slow moving frontal boundary.

Here is a recap of the spring snowstorm that dumped heavy snow across Colorado and Wyoming, including Denver and Cheyenne on May 5-6, 2026.

As the storm ramps up this morning, roads may become difficult to navigate in higher terrained areas, with snow coming to an end this afternoon and evening.