A snowstorm expected to arrive in the mountains Tuesday will move into the metro Wednesday morning, potentially flooding Denver with its first snow of the season, according to the National Weather Service.

NWS forecasters said any snow that falls in the Denver area this week is unlikely to persist. Less than an inch accumulation is expected.

“Light snowfall will be possible along the Front Range and across the Plains Wednesday morning,” NWS meteorologists said in a statement. dangerous weather outlook.

By the time the storm ends Wednesday evening, mountain passes and higher elevation areas of Colorado could see more than 2 feet of new snow, according to NWS forecasters.