Round 2: How much snow to expect — and when — across Colorado as another storm moves in - The Denver Channel

DENVER — The snow took a break on Wednesday, but we won't dry out for long.

The mountains were expected to get as much as three feet of snow in some higher-elevation areas, beginning Wednesday through Saturday morning, while Denver could see several more inches by the end of the week.

The National Weather Service early Wednesday released its projected snowfall totals through 5 a.m. Saturday. The bottom line: Expect a powdery weekend in the mountains, but possible travel issues if you're heading out there after work Friday.

Below is how much to expect, and where, over the next few days. But first, a quick timeline of (roughly) when to expect everything.

Timeline

Scattered and light snow showers are expected to develop in the mountains late Wednesday afternoon and into the evening. The snow will increase in coverage — and gradually become heavier — in the mountains beginning late Wednesday and continuing through Friday night. There's really not much variation in the timeline for the mountains — snow should be expected during that late Wednesday-Friday night window, though Thursday is expected to see the heaviest snowfall, according to the National Weather Service's latest forecast discussion.

Northwest-facing mountain slopes should see the heaviest snowfall, but 1-3 feet is expected across much of the mountains. This will be a decent storm across the board.

Another issue to consider, along with the snow: Wind gusts of up to 60 mph in the higher mountain passes. This should cause blowing and drifting snow, adding to travel issues on the roads.

For Denver, it's looking like Thursday evening and Friday are when we could expect to see snow along the Front Range and plains, according to the forecast discussion. Snow totals "will generally be between 2-6 inches" along the Front Range, the forecast said.

How much to expect.

Below are the latest expected snowfall totals, via the NWS in Boulder, from 5 a.m. Wednesday through 5 a.m. Saturday. The highest mountain town totals range from 1-2 feet, but note the darker shades of red — indicating up to 3 feet — in pockets of the mountains and higher-elevation areas.

Steamboat Springs: 20 inches

Vail: 18 inches

Fraser: 17 inches

Aspen: 11 inches

Glenwood Springs: 7 inches

Fairplay: 6 inches

Denver: 4 inches

Boulder: 4 inches

Castle Rock: 3 inches

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