Snow will fall over the mountains, metro area and most of the plains this morning, NWS forecasters said. Forecasters said an inch or two of snow is expected in Denver, with 2 to 4 inches in areas

Light snow falling paired with 45 mph wind gusts will lead to difficult travel and low visibility. Use extra caution if you will be traveling in this area, and remember the saying “Ice and snow, take it slow.

Light morning snow showers could create some issues along the Palmer Divide and east along Interstate 70, but the snow should be done by noon with a breezy wind through the afternoon in the Denver weather forecast.

Snow will fall for most of the day Thursday around metro Denver, with the southern and western suburbs seeing higher totals from the quick-moving storm.