DENVER — Colorado's weather forecast calls for heavy snow and rain showers in different areas of the state early this week.
Denver rain showers
In Denver, rain showers and a few rumbles of thunder move in late Monday night and early Tuesday. The system will be accompanied by some stronger winds.
Look for a dreary start to Tuesday in the Denver metro area. The majority of the rain should clear out by noon Tuesday, but it'll stay mainly cloudy through the day.
Skies clear for Wednesday, but this week generally looks unsettled. Bianchi said Denver will likely get some more rain Thursday and Friday, and there's a chance that some of that could mix with snow for lower elevations, including Denver.
Western Colorado heavy snow
The National Weather Service has issued a Winter Storm Warning and Winter Weather Advisory for portions of the mountains in western Colorado.
Significant snow accumulation is possible in most central and northern mountain areas, along with considerable blowing and drifting snow above timberline. As much as 18 inches of snow could fall in the higher elevations by Tuesday afternoon.
9NEWS meteorologist Chris Bianchi said if you're traveling through Colorado's mountains, especially along and north of Highway 50, try and get that drive done earlier rather than later Monday. It could be a rough ride in the high country, especially at or above pass level, after dark Monday night.
Strong winds
High Wind Warnings are up for Fort Collins and areas north and east of Denver, with gusts up to 65 mph in Fort Collins and 70 mph in some spots on the Eastern Plains.
Tuesday's wind won't last all that long; winds relax quickly tonight, though it'll stay breezy across eastern Colorado for Wednesday.
As always, stay tuned to 9NEWS for the latest weather forecast as we update the track of this spring storm system.
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