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.

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.

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,

"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."

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.

After a cold Saturday that included snow in most areas, Colorado Springs residents can expect a milder Sunday, with mostly clear skies and temperatures in the 30s, according to the

Temperatures will climb no higher than 20 in Denver today, with light snow tapering off by 11 p.m. Highs of 27 and 44 are expected Sunday and Monday as the sky clears. About 2 inches of snow had accumulated by Saturday morning in Denver, and some of the heaviest overnight snowfall was reported in Allenspark, which saw 5.1 inches.

Temperatures dropped below minus 40 in two northern Colorado towns Tuesday morning during the worst hours of the four-day arctic blast that hit the state over the weekend. National Weather Service meteorologists said the towns could have been the coldest places in the country this morning,

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

The storm will be primarily hitting northern Colorado with the northern mountains receiving up to 13 inches of snow over the weekend.

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.

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