According to the National Weather Service, a recurving typhoon in the West Pacific is bringing frigid temperatures and two rounds of snow to parts of Colorado into early next week.

The image below shows a strong deepening trough headed for the west, which is likely the main reason for the cold and snowy mountain weather that’s arriving Saturday evening into next Wednesday.

In true Colorado fashion, sunny skies will turn into a wintry mix. Parts of the state are likely to experience a 55-degree temperature swing over the next 24-48 hours, dipping from the high 70s on Saturday to the low teens on Sunday and Monday.

Snow is expected to blanket most of the state, unleashing in two rounds. Up to 12 inches of snow could fall across Colorado Springs, Castle Rock, Pueblo, Estes Park, Boulder, Vail, Fairplay, Walsenburg, Westcliffe, and Winter Park. Up to 8 inches of snow could fall over the Denver area, Cañon City, Aspen, Fort Collins, and Salida. The second round of snow expected Tuesday into Wednesday could drop 5 additional inches of snow across parts of the state.

Please note that all weather statements and snow accumulations are subject to change. We recommend visiting  OpenSnow for a full in-depth forecast throughout the winter season.

Ready for some fresh powder? Here’s a list of all the opening and closing dates for all of Colorado’s ski resorts. Arapahoe Basin spun their lifts the earliest earning bragging rights as the first ski resort to open for the 2019-20 season in North America over Keystone Resort.

If you’re headed to the mountains, here’s what you need to know about traction and chain laws. Be extra careful on the roads and stay warm!