DENVER - A major winter storm is spreading across Colorado, bringing warnings of heavy snow across the state and possible blizzards on the Eastern Plains. In advance of that, many airline carriers are offering their customers the ability to make travel changes due to the storm.
The National Weather Service says by the time the storm diminishes on Saturday, parts of eastern Colorado could receive up to 2 feet of snow.
Western Colorado is expecting up to a foot of snow. Forecasters are urging limited travel.
As of 4:30 a.m., Denver International Airport said the airlines had cancelled 203 flights.
Those who do travel over the next few days are urged to take survival kits that include extra food, water, a flashlight and dry clothing.
Frontier Airlines is allowing customers to make one itinerary change for those who are traveling to/from or through Aspen, Colorado Springs, Denver and/or Steamboat. You have to have booked your ticket prior to Feb. 1. Here are the rest of the details of Frontier's plan.
Southwest Airlines is still monitoring the weather system forecast to bring snow and windy conditions to Denver. They are operating their scheduled flight service as of now, but are allowing their customers who are traveling to or fro Denver from noon on Thursday through Friday to reschedule their flight. To find out more about their conditions of changing your flight, visit their website.
United Airlines is offering travel waivers for those who are traveling to Aspen, Colorado Springs, Denver or Eagle/Vail at the end of this week. Find out more about how you can make the changes here.
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