Colorado expects 12-24 inches of snow this week

Colorado's high country is set to receive significant snowfall starting today, St. Patrick's Day. Forecasts predict 12-24 inches of snow over the week, with the heaviest accumulation expected on Tuesday and Wednesday. Snowfall will begin tonight, with initial amounts of 1-3 inches in some areas. By Wednesday morning, totals could reach 5-24 inches across various mountain zones, with colder temperatures expected. Another storm is anticipated to arrive on Friday, bringing additional snow. After this weekend, conditions are expected to calm down until a potential storm at the end of March.