Colorado is experiencing its first major winter storm of the season, with some areas receiving nearly 4 feet of snow. The storm has resulted in significant travel disruptions, including closed highways and canceled flights at Denver International Airport. Power outages have affected thousands of customers in the Denver metro area, prompting Governor Polis to declare a disaster emergency and activate the National Guard. Despite heavy snowfall, the storm is expected to clear by Saturday, bringing warmer weather afterward. As communities recover from the storm, many schools have canceled classes and rescue operations are ongoing in the hardest-hit regions.