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DENVER (KDVR) — Temperatures dropped to the teens Wednesday as snow began to accumulate across the Front Range, with snow showers expected to continue through the evening. Wednesday is a Pinpoint Weather Alert Day.

Heavier snow will build in overnight into Wednesday morning, which is expected to impact the morning commute. There will likely be several inches of accumulation already with icy and snow-packed roads.

Snow showers will come to an end Wednesday afternoon and evening. The evening commute could still be slick and slow going. Wednesday’s high temperature will only hit 18 degrees with low temperatures falling below zero Thursday morning.

Colorado snow totals by 11 p.m. Wednesday:

  • Denver: 3-6 inches
  • Foothills: 8-12 inches
  • Fort Collins: 4-8 inches
  • Eastern Plains: 3-5 inches
  • Castle Rock/Palmer Divide: 4-8 inches
  • Interstate 70 ski areas: 3-8 inches
  • Southern Mountains: 8-16 inches
  • Northern Mountains: 1-3 inches west, 4-12 inches east

Dry weather will return Thursday and stay into next week. High temperatures will gradually heat up to the 40s again by Saturday and Sunday.