Get those shovels ready -- Denver's first measurable snowfall of the season delivered on its promise.
Many Denverites woke up Saturday to the first snow of the year. Snow continued to fall through the day and into Sunday morning. The metro area received between 4 and 9 inches, with the southern metro region and areas closer to the foothills more likely to have received higher amounts of snowfall.
The brunt of the storm has passed, according to the National Weather Service. Accumulation in Denver through the rest of Sunday is expected to remain under 3 inches.
Road conditions may be dangerous due to the snow and below freezing temperatures. Plows are active across the region, but drivers are warned to take it slow and use extra caution. For drivers looking to get out into the mountains, commercial traction laws are required for Interstate 70 and U.S. 285.
Air travelers may also experience complications. On Saturday, Denver International Airport reported a ground delay of over 2.5 hours due to snow and ice. As of Sunday morning, there have been 216 delays within and out of DIA, and 19 cancellations, according to flight tracking website FlightAware.
Because temperatures are expected to stay below freezing through Monday morning, Denver has extended the activation for its emergency overnight shelters for Monday as well. People in need of shelter are being asked to first start with Denver's long-standing shelters. If those are full, they can go to the Denver Coliseum or Best Western Hotel at 4595 Quebec St. between 7 p.m. and 7 a.m.
Starting Monday morning, temperatures are expected to warm up into the low 40s.
