Summit County expects snow and colder temperatures this week

A midweek storm system is expected to bring light snow and colder temperatures to Summit County, Colorado. Meteorologists from the National Weather Service indicate that chances for precipitation will increase on Tuesday, October 13, with the most significant moisture and wet conditions arriving on Wednesday, October 14.

Snowfall is expected to be concentrated at higher elevations, primarily above 9,500 to 10,000 feet, though some accumulation may reach 9,000 feet as temperatures drop. Areas such as Breckenridge, Dillon, and Frisco face varying probabilities of light snow accumulation. Temperatures in the valley are projected to drop from the mid-50s on Tuesday to the upper 30s or mid-40s by Wednesday, with overnight lows in some areas potentially falling between 21 and 31 degrees.