27.1 inches of snow at DIA
DENVER — The National Weather Service issued a blizzard warning Sunday, March 14 for the I-25 corridor to the Palmer Divide until midnight. As of midnight Sunday, Denver International Airport received 27.1 inches of snow.
The NWS says that official total makes this storm the fourth largest snowstorm in Denver, dating back to 1881.
While the runways are closed and flights aren’t currently arriving or departing,the airport itself is open. Our terminal and concourses will remain open for passengers and employees.
— Denver Int'l Airport (@DENAirport) March 14, 2021
At 1 a.m. DEN had received 27.1 inches of snow! Snow has stopped and crews are working hard to clear runways. At this time, all runways remain closed and all morning flights have been cancelled. If you're traveling today, please double check your flight status with your airline. pic.twitter.com/jMWn1nLZlo
— Denver Int'l Airport (@DENAirport) March 15, 2021
By 1 p.m. Sunday the National Weather Service reported Denver received over 19 inches of snow at Denver International Airport, making it the largest snowstorm in 15 years.
Denver Public Schools announced all schools and administrative offices will be closed Monday, March 15. Jeffco schools will conduct and all-remote day.
Around 2:00 p.m. Sunday Xcel Energy reported nearly 60,000 customers lost power due to the storm. Most of those people were in the Denver or Greeley area. By 8:30 a.m. Monday, more than 20,000 people still did not have power.
In Denver, people looking to help their neighbors shovel out of the snow can sign up for the Snow Angel program here.
DIA closed its runways due to snow and poor visibility. RTD suspended all bus and train lines Monday morning due to poor conditions, with the exception of the A line, which will run on a limited schedule from Union Station to DIA.
South of Denver, Colorado State Patrol closed I-25 from Castle Rock to Monument.
The NWS provided the below information for people who must travel during the storm.
Governor Jared Polis activated the state’s National Guard to assist with any search and rescue operations.
This story will be updated with more information.