Denver expects to see first significant snow of the season this week

Sure, we finally saw some snow in Denver this weekend, but most would still say the storms that rolled through were relatively weak. However, this week you’ll likely need your shovels, snow blowers, gloves and beanies, because some real snow is coming!

The 9NEWS Weather Impact Team has issued a Weather Impact Alert on Wednesday morning as a sharp cold front moving through the region will bring a few inches of accumulation, creating hazardous driving conditions during rush hour. The National Weather Service also issued a winter weather advisory on Monday ahead of the storm.

Western and southern portions of the metro area could see totals exceeding 3 inches, making Wednesday morning’s drive particularly treacherous for commuters in those areas. The south side of Denver is forecast to receive the highest totals, with Douglas and Arapahoe counties potentially seeing up to 7 inches of snow. Central Denver should expect 2-4 inches, while northern and eastern areas, including Fort Collins, Greeley, and the Eastern Plains, will likely see just an inch or so.