Late Spring Snowstorm Slams Colorado, Closing Schools & Disrupting Commuters

FORT COLLINS, Colo. (AP) — A late spring snowstorm has started to taper off in Colorado after 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. Some mountain communities received about 2 feet of snow and Boulder got about a foot. Denver International Airport experienced delays and cancellations. Warmer temperatures are expected to return Thursday. Many welcomed the storm, which comes amid a drought.