Locally owned. Community Supported.
Free to read.

News | Events | Subscribe

Latest Headlines

National Weather Service Issues Winter Storm Warning for Northern Colorado

National Weather Service Issues Winter Storm Warning for Northern Colorado

February 16, 2022 (6 pm)

Snow began falling in Northern Colorado – Just in time for the evening commute. Snowplows took to the streets as the National Weather Service issued a Winter Storm Warning (issued at 3:55 pm).

Community Message

Heavy snow is possible. Accumulation in the Fort Collins area is estimated from 6-8 inches.

Roads were wet, but icy in spots in Fort Collins at 6 pm.

In Berthoud, however, the snow was heavier. The roads were covered with snow, with nearly an inch recorded at the Berthoud Weather station.

Community Message

Start your morning with Northern Colorado news.

The Daily Update delivers local stories, weather, and events each morning at 5 a.m.

👉 Start your Daily Update

Weather camera in Berthoud on February 16, 2022 (Photo courtesy cotrip.org)

Just south of the Wyoming border on US287 (near Virginia Dale), the snow was heaviest. A Livermore weather station reported nearly 2 inches of snow.

US287 Traffic Cam on February 16, 2022 (Photo courtesy COtrip.org)

From the National Weather Service:

ISSUED: 3:55 PM FEB. 16, 2022 – NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE
...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 AM MST THURSDAY...

* WHAT...Heavy snow possible. Total snow accumulations between 4 and
8 inches possible, with 6 to 12 inches in the foothills.

* WHERE...Portions of central, north central, and northeast Colorado.

* WHEN...Until 5 AM MST Thursday.

* IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult. The hazardous conditions
could impact the evening commute.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food, and water in
your vehicle in case of an emergency. The latest road conditions for
Colorado can be obtained by calling 5 1 1 or by going to www.cotrip.
org
Community Message
Get the North Forty News Daily Update
Local news, weather, and events for Northern Colorado — delivered every morning at 5 a.m.
Support independent local news and start your day informed.
Get the Daily Update

Our Weekly Edition

March 20 2026 Edition