Denver is going to get hit with another winter storm that is expected to begin Wednesday night and last through Thursday.
The National Weather Service has issued a winter storm warning for parts of the foothills and some areas south of Denver, while a winter weather advisory will go into effect for much of the Front Range at 6 p.m. Wednesday.
Denver will experience changing weather conditions Wednesday as a storm is expected to move in during the evening. The day will bring a high of 54 degrees under mostly cloudy skies. Rain showers are likely, with wind gusts reaching 17 mph. The chance of precipitation will increase from 60% to 100% as the sun goes down.
Forecasters are still uncertain as to how much snow will accumulate in Denver because of recent warm weather. The weather service predicts between 2 and 4 inches of snow downtown. The low will dip to 30 degrees overnight and experts believe Denver will definitely be getting snow by 9 p.m. Meteorologists shared that their models have shown Denver International Airport getting anywhere between 1 and 7 inches of snow, highlighting the variability of the storm based on when the rain starts changing over.
The snow will begin in the high country Wednesday morning. It is expected to be heavy at times over the Front Range and south of Denver. The weather service says that areas below 6,000 feet will feel reduced impacts but should expect slushy roads and poor visibility.
By Thursday morning, roads in areas west and south of Denver could be snowpacked. Totals could pile up to 10 inches in many mountain areas and the western and southern suburbs of Denver, the weather service says. Up to 15 inches of snow are possible for the foothills southwest of the metro area.
The Colorado Department of Transportation warned drivers Wednesday that a storm is coming and that travelers should be prepared for changing conditions and possible winter weather.
Snow will last into Thursday morning, ending in the afternoon for much of the area. The National Weather Service predicts that Interstate 25 from Denver to Colorado Springs and Interstate 70 from Limon through Denver and into the high country will experience the worst road conditions.
In Denver, snow should stop around noon Thursday, with a high reaching 41 degrees. Another 1 to 3 inches of snow is possible, with wind gusts reaching 18 mph. Temperatures will drop to 20 degrees overnight.
Denver will get warm and dry quickly, reaching 52 degrees on Friday and into the 60s this weekend. But another storm could hit the area early next week.
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