A dusting of snow possible in Denver won’t compare to much heavier snow due in southwestern Colorado.
Across the Front Range, skies became cloudy and highs were in the low 40s, but snow anticipated for midday did not arrive.
According to the National Weather Service, there’s still a 30 percent chance of snow tonight, but less than half an inch will accumulate.
Just an inch or 2 of light snow is due in the central mountains today.
But the serious snow will fall in the southwest San Juan Mountains, between 8 and 16 inches deep.
A winter storm warning will last until 8 a.m. tomorrow, as a Pacific storm system brings widespread snow and colder air. That’s where holiday travel will be most difficult in the state with icy, snowpacked roads, strong winds, drifting snow and reduced visibility on Wolf Creek Pass and around Silverton.
The Four Corners area including Durango, Cortez and Pagosa Springs faces 2 to 5 inches of snow by Friday morning.
Black Friday should be sunnier for shoppers hitting Christmas sales at Front Range malls, with a high near 46.
A 10 percent chance of rain or snow returns for Saturday, with mostly cloudy skies and a high near 42.
Sunday looks sunnier, with a high in the 40s. Highs for the workweek will be back in the 50s.
Demetria Gallegos: 303-954-1683 or dgallegos@denverpost.com
