Timing, totals, impact of first major fall snowstorm

DENVER (KDVR) — Denver will see some rain this weekend, but in other parts of the state, the Pinpoint Weather team is tracking a storm that could turn into a few inches of snow.

In the city, temperatures will be seasonal, with highs in the 50s and 60s and lows in the 30s and 40s. While there will be some clouds and rain in the metro, there's no snow in the forecast as temperatures will be above freezing all weekend.

However, other areas around the state will dip below freezing, with one area in Colorado expected to pick up more than 10 inches of snow.

Timing

The Pinpoint Weather team is tracking a southern storm that will roll in on Friday.

Pinpoint Weather Meteorologist Travis Michels said most of the high country is already seeing flakes as of Friday morning, and they are expected to continue overnight and into Saturday.

Saturday will be cloudy around the state with scattered rain in southern Colorado and snow showers in the mountains.

On Sunday, Michels said the southwestern corner of the state will see another round of rain and snow in the morning. That moisture will then push through the rest of the mountains through the afternoon, adding an extra inch or two to snow totals.

Totals

So far this season, the Colorado mountains have only seen trace amounts of snow, with the first dusting happening in September. After this weekend, many Colorado mountains should record a few inches.

Here are some areas that will see snow:

• Foothills: Light dusting in the southern foothills on Saturday morning
• Vail: 2 inches
• Aspen: 1 inch
• Leadville: 2 inches
• Georgetown: 3 inches
• Telluride: 3 inches
• Pagosa Springs: 10 inches

While there could be as many as 10 inches of accumulation in some places in Colorado, Michels doesn't believe it will stick in the foothills as much. Warmer temperatures this fall have kept the ground warm, meaning the snow is likely to melt.

Impact

While there's no snow in Denver, if you plan to head out of the city, Michels said the roads could be slick in the high country.

In Denver, the roads will likely be wet Friday night and early Saturday.

With passing rain and snow showers in the higher elevations, especially the further south you go, those roadways could become slick with ice during the overnight hours.

In areas above treeline, Michels said the temperatures could stay below freezing through the weekend, meaning the snow will stick.

The snow in lower elevations should start to melt by Monday morning, although Michels said there could still be some slick conditions if you work in the mountains.

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