According to the National Weather Service, a winter storm will bring snow to northeastern Colorado, including the metro region. This could lead to hazardous driving conditions on Tuesday morning.

The meteorological service has issued a widespread winter storm warning beginning at 5 p.m. on Tuesday, with heavy snow forecast overnight. There is a 100% probability of snowfall in Denver tonight, and as much as a foot might fall by Wednesday lunchtime.

The weather agency warned that heavy snowfall on roadways would make travel extremely hazardous. It’s possible that the dangerous circumstances could delay the completion of Tuesday evening’s commute, and they’ll have a major effect on Wednesday morning’s.

Overnight, significant snow will fall in the metro region and other parts of east central, north central, and northeast Colorado, according to the weather service. We have a winter storm warning in effect until Wednesday at 5 p.m. There will be local totals of 12–15 inches east of Interstate 25, especially in the northeastern plains, where gusting winds of up to 35 miles per hour will cause blowing and drifting snow to decrease visibility.

As the storm weakens from west to east on Wednesday, drivers and passengers should brace for blustery weather until late afternoon. Everyone in Colorado should stay indoors and out of harm’s way during the storm, as advised by the National Weather Service and state officials such as the Colorado State Patrol.

“Troopers beg that you do everything you can to stay home and off the highways,” the CSP said in a press release. If you must drive, though, keep an eye on the weather and drive slowly and cautiously.

“Persons should defer all travel if possible,” the weather agency advised. If you must travel, please drive carefully and be ready for sudden changes in visibility. Keep a safe distance from the car in front of you and give yourself plenty of time to reach your destination.

Vehicles should be “winterized,” or prepared for the cold weather, by having suitable tires, wiper blades, a functional heater, and a strong battery. When venturing out in a car during the winter, it’s important to have a survival kit stocked with items like spare clothes, snow boots, a blanket, and some food and water. It is suggested that a portable phone charger be used. A call to 911 should be made by anyone who becomes lost.

The meteorological service predicts that Denver will have 1 inch of snowfall on Tuesday evening, with a 60% chance of precipitation primarily after 5 p.m. There will be a 100% probability of snow tonight in the city, and up to 9 inches might fall. Expect a low of around 25 degrees and gusts of up to 22 miles per hour. It’ll be foggy in some places and clear in others.

Denver should start to see less snow around 11 a.m., and “freezing fog” should start to dissipate between 9 and 10 a.m. Expect highs of around 32 degrees. On Wednesday morning, we could get an another inch or three of snowfall. Expect overcast conditions and a low of 12 degrees on Wednesday night in Denver.

The weather for Denver predicts sunny skies and a high of 37 degrees on Thursday, with a 30% chance of snow on Friday afternoon. On Friday, temperatures will peak at 31 degrees.