Snow and rain mix in Colorado this week

The forecast says the mountains will get a good amount of snow, while the lower valleys may see rain. Snow is expected in higher elevations from Monday morning until Tuesday night, then it will pause on Wednesday and start again Thursday. Rain showers are likely for Denver between Tuesday and Wednesday mornings, with more rain returning on Thursday. In the metro area, snow could arrive between Thursday and Friday. The National Weather Service has prepared a three‑day snow forecast. By 5 a. m. Friday, the following amounts are projected: - Georgetown: 1 inch of snow, up to 3 inches possible. - Vail Pass on I‑70 and Muddy Pass on U. S. 40 near Kremmling: 2 inches, up to 3 inches possible.- Eldora and Winter Park: 2 inches, up to 4 inches possible. - Loveland Pass on U. S. 6 and Willow Creek Pass on CO‑125 near Granby: 3 inches, up to 4 inches possible. - Berthoud Pass on U. S. 40 near Winter Park: 3 inches, up to 6 inches possible. - Bear Lake in Rocky Mountain National Park: 4 inches, up to 5 inches possible. - Milner Pass on U. S. 34 in RMNP: 5 inches, up to 7 inches possible. - Cameron Pass on CO‑14 near Fort Collins and Mount Zirkel: 6 inches, up to 9 inches possible. The weather will be a mix of precipitation types across Colorado this week, so people should plan for both rain and snow in their travel or outdoor plans.