"Colorado Braces for Weekend Winter Storm with Heavy Snow Threat"

A storm with the potential to drop between six and 12 inches of snow in the Denver metro area is expected to arrive Friday afternoon, with a lot of variability in the possible outcome. Forecasters at the National Weather Service in Boulder have low confidence in the forecast due to variables such as a possible barrier jet and precipitation rates. Temperatures in Denver will remain mild, with highs in the 40s through the weekend, while the mountains have the highest confidence of heavy snow, with up to 20 inches expected in some areas. A winter storm watch has been issued for elevations above 9,000 feet, and snow is expected to continue through Saturday night, potentially causing dangerous travel conditions.