A winter storm expected to hit southern Colorado on Wednesday could drop more than a foot of snow in the mountains and up to six inches in the southern metro area.

Meteorologists are having a tough time predicting how much accumulation different areas will see, but any reports of double-digit inches of snow are likely incorrect.

Telluride Ski Resort reports 10 inches of snowfall overnight, and Purgatory reports 8 inches. Forecasted accumulations have stayed in line with predicted impacts. The National Weather Service has dropped the Winter Weather Advisories originally placed in effect over the southern portions of the San Juan Mountains.

A calm and warm morning for Colorado Springs on Wednesday, with partly sunny skies and a high of 40 welcome residents, but there's a 20% chance of snow showers in

Here are the lowest temperatures across Colorado on Monday morning, according to the National Weather Service.

Here are the lowest temperatures across Colorado on Tuesday morning, according to the National Weather Service.

Winter weather advisories or winter storm warnings were in place for seven states early Tuesday morning, with the National Weather Service forecasting up to 12 inches of snow for some parts of the country. Winter storms can cause power outages, while snow can interfere with travel and create dangerous driving conditions.

"If you liked yesterday, you'll love today, with more gorgeous weather ahead for southern Colorado on Tuesday," Meteorologist Alan Rose with Gazette news partner KOAA said. "Skies will remain bright and sunny region-wide on Tuesday, helping to boost temperatures into the 40s and lower 50s on the Plains."

Another round of snow, slick roads and freezing temperatures is headed to Colorado this weekend, forecasters said, and more than a foot of fresh snow could stack up in the mountains. According to National Weather Service forecasters,

The National Weather Service (NWS) had winter weather warnings in place for 11 states early on Thursday, with up to 1 foot of snow forecast for some parts of the country. Snow can disrupt travel and lead to hazardous driving conditions.

Portions of southwestern Colorado will see nearly a foot of snow this week with some potential for snow south and east of Denver by Wednesday night into Thursday, according to NWS forecasters.