Blizzard warnings issued for Denver, northeast Colorado for Wednesday storm

A blizzard warning was issued just before 11 a.m. Tuesday from 10 a.m. Wednesday to midnight Thursday for areas including Denver, Aurora, Greeley and the south metro area. Blizzard warnings were already in effect for much of northeastern Colorado from noon Wednesday until noon Thursday. Heavy snow, very strong winds and extreme blowing and drifting will close roads and highways in the warned area.