Denver is preparing for a winter storm with potential snowfall ranging from two to eight inches, disrupting Tuesday morning's commute. The city is deploying its snow removal equipment, including 40-50 main street plows and preparing 36 residential plows for possible activation. The Denver Snow Angels program will also be activated.
Snow, slick roads and big disruptions are expected during Tuesday morning's commute as the Front Range braces for a winter storm. 'We will be out in full force clearing the snow tonight,' said Tamara Rollinson, the Colorado Department of Transportation spokesperson. 'We are particularly concerned about the morning commute.' Likely around two to six inches for portions of the Denver metro area.
We may get a few pockets along the Palmer Divide, part of Douglas and Jefferson counties could see upwards of around 6 to 8 inches,' said Chief Meteorologist Lisa Hidalgo. On Tuesday, Denver's Department of Transportation and Infrastructure began prepping its plows, which will tackle the main streets throughout the city. 'We decided over the weekend that we wanted to bring them in at noon to make sure that the drivers were in before the snow arrived, so they'll be ready to hit the main streets when snow arrives later today,' said Nancy Kuhn with DOTI. 'We'll probably have 40 to 50 out tonight as needed.' Kuhn told Denver7 that DOTI has also decided to prepare its roughly 36 residential plows in case they decide to use them on Tuesday. 'We're going to have the vehicles ready. These are 4X4 pickup trucks. We're going to have staff ready to go. They would go out at 3 a.m. if they're activated,' Kuhn said. 'We are preparing for that given the range of snow that's expected. If it does fall in sort of those higher ranges, that five and six range, likely that we'll send those plows out.' She reiterated that a decision would be made in the early morning hours on Tuesday, depending on snowfall amounts. City staff made other preparations on Monday, including making sure the tools necessary to keep roads clear and safe were available. The Denver Snow Angels program will also be activated for the first time since its recent revampin
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