* WHAT...Snow tapering off from north to south this morning. Additional snow accumulations up to 2 inches, mainly south of I-70.

* WHERE...Boulder, the Denver metro area, and Castle Rock.

* WHEN...Until 3 PM MDT this afternoon.

* IMPACTS...Heavy snow accumulating on trees may result in broken tree limbs, downed powerlines, and scattered power outages. Despite lesser accumulations on roadways, slick and hazardous conditions are still possible in bouts of heavier snow pushing across the Palmer Divide.

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. close

* WHAT...Sub-freezing temperatures of 22 to 28 degrees, coldest in low lying areas on the plains.

* WHERE...All of the plains and I-25 Corridor in northeast and east central Colorado.

* WHEN...From 8 PM this evening to 8 AM MDT Thursday.

* IMPACTS...Frost and freeze conditions could kill crops, other sensitive vegetation and possibly damage unprotected outdoor plumbing.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Take steps now to protect tender plants from the cold. Ensure above ground sprinkler systems have been drained. close