Colorado winter storm leaves thousands without power and disrupts travel

A winter storm in Colorado has left nearly 40,000 customers without power, with Denver County experiencing the most outages. Surrounding counties also reported significant disruptions. The storm is part of broader weather warnings across the Southwest. Snowfall of up to 24 inches is expected in Colorado's mountains, with cities forecasted to receive up to 20 inches. The National Weather Service has warned of dangerous road conditions and advised travelers to prepare for potential emergencies. Colorado Governor Jared Polis declared a disaster emergency and activated the National Guard for support. Flight delays and road closures have been reported, with over 800 flights affected at Denver International Airport.