Getting closer! The daytime hours today will be relatively non-dramatic with temps near normal and some rain showers. Tonight, the storm system we have been anticipating arrives and with it, potentially significant snowfall.

Starting off, we may see a little bit of sun but then cloudy skies will take over. Light rain showers will be possible much of the day. Highs will top out in the low 50s.

Late afternoon and evening will see showers increase in coverage and intensity and temperatures will drop. After midnight, we should then begin seeing snow. By sunrise tomorrow, 2 to 4 inches will be possible.

Thursday during the day is when things are expected to ramp up and the bulk of the snow hit. An additional 3 to 5 inches will be possible during the daytime hours tomorrow, then another inch or so tomorrow night. A Winter Storm Warning has been issued warning of the potential for 8 to 16 inches.

Thornton will likely be at the lighter end of totals in the metro area with areas west and southwest getting hit much harder. We do see 6 to 10 being quite possible for us.

As we have previously mentioned, this is very much a non-traditional storm setup and as such, many variables are involved, some of which could affect totals in the end. Most notable is temperatures and when the changeover from rain to snow occurs. A later changeover could have big impacts on the amount of snow received.

Certainly, finish your preparations today and be ready should things hit as expected.