Wild Avalanche Hockey
Hockey fans head into Ball Arena as a spring snow storm sweeps over the intermountain West before the first period of Game 2 of an NHL hockey Stanley Cup second-round playoff series between the Colorado Avalanche and Minnesota Wild Tuesday, May 5, 2026, in Denver.
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A late spring snowstorm has picked up in Colorado, closing schools, delaying flights and creating slushy conditions for commuters. The storm swept over the Rocky Mountains and into the High Plains on Tuesday. A winter storm warning is in effect through Wednesday afternoon, with more snow expected in Fort Collins, Boulder, the Denver metro area and Castle Rock. The small mountain town of Jamestown recorded over 16 inches of snow. Denver International Airport experienced delays and cancellations. Warmer temperatures are expected to return Thursday. The storm is welcome during a drought.
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