Blizzard Conditions Shut Down Denver International Airport Indefinitely
The massive winter storm over the Central U.S. slowed as it moved into the Front Range of the Rocky Mountains. Snow fell across the Denver metro area at almost 3” per hour. The massive winter storm slowed as it moved into the Front Range causing major problems as transportation came to a halt across the region.
Extreme whiteout & blizzard conditions hitting the Denver, Colorado metro area. Watch the latest LIVE: bit.ly/LiveWeather
Posted by WeatherNation on Wednesday, March 23, 2016
Interstate 80 from Rock Springs, Wyoming to Brule, Nebraska was closed due to hazardous conditions. Numerous highways across Colorado closed, including portions of I-76, I-80, and I-25.
As the storm progresses east storm warnings continue to spread. A blizzard warning has already been issued in Green Bay, Wisconsin.
Denver International Airport has been closed till further notice.
Passengers currently at the airport, please stay put until conditions improve and Pena Boulevard is safe and passable.
— Denver Int'l Airport (@DENAirport) March 23, 2016
Passengers should not plan on coming to the airport until further notice cont…
— Denver Int'l Airport (@DENAirport) March 23, 2016
Additionally, Pena Boulevard is currently impassable cont..
— Denver Int'l Airport (@DENAirport) March 23, 2016
Weather and visibility are such that it is not safe for aircraft to arrive or depart at this time cont..
— Denver Int'l Airport (@DENAirport) March 23, 2016
Denver International Airport has made the decision to close the airport until further notice. Cont…
— Denver Int'l Airport (@DENAirport) March 23, 2016
UPDATE: Pena is officially open but impassable
— Denver Int'l Airport (@DENAirport) March 23, 2016
The FAA is currently holding all air traffic due to low visibility
— Denver Int'l Airport (@DENAirport) March 23, 2016
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