National Weather Service Issues Freeze Warning For Front Range

The National Weather Service issued another winter weather alert Tuesday morning as temperatures plummet in northern Colorado. A freeze warning will be in effect from 6 p.m. Tuesday evening until 12 p.m. Wednesday, officials announced.

"Frost and freeze conditions will kill crops, other sensitive vegetation and possibly damage unprotected outdoor plumbing," the alert read.

"Take steps now to protect tender plants from the cold. To prevent freezing and possible bursting of outdoor water pipes they should be wrapped, drained, or allowed to drip slowly. Those that have in-ground sprinkler systems should drain them and cover above-ground pipes to protect them from freezing."

The Front Range is also under a winter weather advisory until 12 p.m. Wednesday.

Tuesday's rainfall will turn into snow, and up to 6 inches of snow is expected in some areas, weather officials said. The heaviest snowfall is expected in the foothills. Winds could just up to 35 mph.

"Slow down and use caution while traveling," the winter weather advisory read. "Scattered power outages will also be possible."

Weather officials also warned of slippery, slushy roadways in some areas, and falling tree branches.

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"The weather system is expected to weaken Wednesday with lingering
light snowfall ending and conditions improving through the day," the alert read.

Both the winter weather advisory and freeze warning includes Denver, Boulder, Arvada, Lakewood, Golden, Littleton and many other Front Range communities.

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