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.

Wednesday’s welcome winter weather in Durango is expected to be short-lived, forecasters at the National Weather Service say. In what the Durango Weather guy called a “better than nothing storm,”

What was a winter storm watch yesterday has since been upgraded to a winter weather advisory for the eastern San Juan Mountains. High passes such as Wolf Creek Pass are included in this advisory. Between now and 11 PM Thursday, accumulation amounts range from 6 to 12″.

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."

A winter storm is headed for northern Colorado this weekend, with snow accumulations of up to 12 inches being forecasted, according to the National Weather Service (NWS). The incoming snow will cover roads and make travel "hazardous," the NWS warns.

During the arctic blast over the weekend, Denver reached minus 11 degrees, but some places across Colorado were even colder.

Here is what is and isn't a polar vortex when Colorado receives cold like what is forecast for the holiday weekend.