Wed Jan 29 22:00:00 UTC 2025: ## Powerful Cross-Country Storm Brings Heavy Snow to Southwest, Denver on Alert
**DENVER, CO –** A powerful winter storm, responsible for earlier rain in Southern California, is now blanketing parts of New Mexico, Colorado, and Arizona with heavy snow. Winter Weather Advisories and Winter Storm Warnings are in effect across the region.
The storm, initially predicted to bypass Denver, is now expected to impact the metro area with significant snowfall, according to FOX Weather Meteorologists Britta Merwin and Jane Minar. Areas like Taos, New Mexico, are already experiencing heavy snowfall, with accumulations potentially reaching a foot.
Arizona has already seen significant snowfall, with reports ranging from 4.5 inches in Williams to 10 inches in Walker. Snow continues to fall in higher elevations, while lower elevations experience rain.
The storm’s slow movement, due to its detachment from the jet stream, is prolonging its impact. However, this slow movement means Denver could see more snow than initially forecast. The increased snowfall is attributed to winds pushing snow over the Colorado Rockies. Travel disruptions are likely, particularly Thursday morning. The storm is expected to bring heavy snow, severe weather, and flooding rain across a large swathe of the country, impacting millions from the Southwest to the Northeast.
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