DENVER (KDVR) — Parts of Colorado saw almost two feet of snow during Sunday and Monday's snowstorm, while Denver only saw a trace. However, another storm is rolling into Colorado on Wednesday and could bring Denver its first measurable snow for the season.
Wednesday is a Pinpoint Weather Alert Day due to potential slick spots on the roads in the morning after the overnight snowstorm.
Pinpoint Weather Alert Day on Nov. 6
Here's everything you need to know about the incoming storm.
Timing
The Pinpoint Weather team is tracking the storm, which starts around noon in the mountains on Tuesday but is expected to end around midnight. However, the rest of the storm will be getting started.
There could be possible snow along the foothills and Palmer Divide in the middle to late evening on Tuesday. Meanwhile, Denver will initially see rain until the late evening hours when it turns into snow.
After totaling a few inches across the state, the storm will taper off on Wednesday afternoon and be completely over by the evening.
Totals
While this storm will only last about a day, some areas could collect up to almost a foot of snow. Meanwhile, Denver could see its first measurable snow this season.
Pinpoint Weather: Statewide snow totals on Nov. 6
Here's how much snow areas around Colorado could get:
- Denver metro: 1-3 inches
- Foothills: 2-7 inches
- Mountains: 3-8 inches
Other areas like Salida, Telluride, Pagosa Springs and Colorado Springs could see the most snow, with expected accumulation to reach around half a foot to almost a foot of snow by the end of the storm.
What to expect
Pinpoint Weather Meteorologist Travis Michels said there won't be a lot of snow in the metro during the midweek snowstorm, but the wet conditions could cause slick spots on the road.
While the start of the snowstorm shouldn't affect the roads in the metro on Tuesday afternoon, besides a few wet spots due to the afternoon rain, commuters should watch out for slick spots on Wednesday morning.
Not only could Denver see a few inches of snow, but the overnight freeze could turn Tuesday's rainy conditions into ice on the road by Wednesday morning. Those conditions should melt and dry off by Wednesday afternoon.
If you're heading out on Tuesday night or Wednesday morning, be sure to keep up to date with the most recent forecast.
Denver, Colorado weather resources
Stay prepared for storms and forecast changes, a Pinpoint Weather Alert Day and other important weather information:
The Pinpoint Weather team will continue to update the forecast multiple times each day.
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