NWS forecasters said that the Eastern Plains will see strong winds between 50 and 70 mph on Tuesday. Any spot that gets 1 to 2 inches of snow “could produce blizzard conditions.”

Colorado’s weather whiplash will bring potential blizzard conditions to the plains, heavy snow in the mountains, Palmer Divide with wet, slushy snow in the Denver metro area over the next 24 hours.

Monday will start off sunny and mild, with an afternoon high around 60 degrees. By the afternoon, clouds will increase alongside a stronger breeze gusting to 20 to 30 mph. Pinpoint Weather Team Meteorologist Liz McGiffin is expecting a rain-snow mix late Monday,