DENVER (KDVR) — Parts of Colorado Saw almost two meters of snow during Sunday and Monday’s snowstorm, while Denver saw just a trace. However, another storm is moving through Colorado on Wednesday and could bring Denver its first measurable snow of the season.

Wednesday is a Identify the weather alert day due to potential slick spots on the roads in the morning after the overnight snow storm.

Here’s everything you need to know about the approaching 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 begin.

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Snow could be possible along the foothills and Palmer Divide mid to late Tuesday evening. Meanwhile, Denver will initially see rain until the late evening when it turns to snow.

After accumulating a few inches across the state, the storm will taper off Wednesday afternoon and be completely gone by evening.

Totals

While this storm will only last about a day, some areas could get up to nearly a foot of snow. Meanwhile, Denver could see his first measurable snow this season.

Here’s how much snow areas around Colorado could get:

• Metro Denver: 1-3 inches

• Legs: 2-7 inches

• Mountains: 3-8 inches

Other areas such as Salida, Telluride, Pagosa Springs and Colorado Springs could see the heaviest snow, with accumulations expected to reach about half a foot to nearly a foot of snow by the end of the storm.

What to expect

Meteorologist Travis Michels said there won’t be much snow in the metro during the midweek snowstorm, but the wet conditions could cause slippery patches on the road.

While the start of the snowstorm shouldn’t affect metro roads Tuesday afternoon, in addition to a few wet spots from the afternoon rain, commuters should watch out for slippery spots Wednesday morning.

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Not only could Denver see several 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 out by Wednesday afternoon.

If you’re leaving on Tuesday night or Wednesday morning, be sure to keep up to date with the latest forecasts.

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