DENVER (KDVR) — Parts of Colorado saw almost two feet of snow during the snowstorm on Sunday and Monday, while Denver only saw a trace of it. However, another storm hits Colorado on Wednesday and could bring Denver its first measurable snow of the season.

Wednesday is a Identify the weather alert day due to potentially slippery areas on the roads in the morning after the overnight snowstorm.

Here’s everything you need to know about the impending storm.

Timing

The Pinpoint Weather team is tracking the storm, which begins around noon Tuesday in the mountains but is expected to end around midnight. However, the rest of the storm will begin.

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There could be snow along the foothills and Palmer Divide mid-evening or late Tuesday. Meanwhile, Denver will initially see rain until late in the evening, when it will change to snow.

After traveling a few inches across the state, the storm will weaken Wednesday afternoon and end completely by the evening.

Totals

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

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

• Denver Metro: 1-3 inches

• Buttresses: 2 to 7 inches

• Mountains: 3 to 8 inches

Other areas like Salida, Telluride, Pagosa Springs and Colorado Springs could see the most snow, with accumulation forecast to reach about half a foot to nearly a foot of snow by the end of the storm.

What to expect

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

While the onset of the snowstorm is not expected to affect metro roads Tuesday afternoon, aside from a few wet spots from afternoon rain, commuters will need to watch out for slippery spots Wednesday morning.

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Not only could Denver see a few inches of snow, but overnight frost could turn Tuesday’s rainy conditions into ice on the road by Wednesday morning. These conditions are expected to thaw and dry out by Wednesday afternoon.

If you’re heading out Tuesday evening or Wednesday morning, be sure to keep up to date with the most recent forecasts.

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