The winter storm, which is expected to hit southeastern Colorado the hardest on Thursday, could drop more than a foot of snow in the mountains and up to 6 inches south of metro Denver, forecasters said.

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.

The most favored areas for snow are over the southern foothills, Palmer Divide and central plains. However, heavier snow could occur north towards Denver.