Chilly Rain And Maybe Even Snow In Store For Denver By Friday

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DENVER (CBS4) - Get ready for a wild weather ride this week!

A strong spring storm is expected to bring much colder weather and precipitation into Colorado.

Snow showers are possible in the higher elevations by Tuesday night. Moderate to heavy snow is possible in the mountains and higher foothills by Thursday.

A snapshot from the GFS computer model shows the potential for snow in Denver overnight Thursday. (credit: College of DuPage)

A chilly rain is expected in Denver and on the eastern plains with the possibility of some snow mixing with the rain in elevations as low as 5,000 feet by Friday morning.

Watch CBS4 News tonight at 5, 6 and 10 pm for the latest forecast information.

Meteorologist Chris Spears writes about stories related to weather and climate in Colorado. Check out his bio, connect with him on Facebook or follow him on Twitter @ChrisCBS4.