Extra clouds linger over the Mile High City with an afternoon breeze and cooler highs as snow falls in the high country in the Denver weather forecast.

Thursday morning's snow was causing some difficulties for drivers across the Denver metro area. Snow started falling early in the morning and according to CBS Colorado's First Alert meteorologists, the system could bring roughly 1-3 inches of snow to areas south and east of Denver.

FOX31 Pinpoint Weather Chief Meteorologist Dave Fraser is tracking mountain snow on Saturday with some flakes possible along the Palmer Divide.

Light morning snow showers could create some issues along the Palmer Divide and east along Interstate 70, but the snow should be done by noon with a breezy wind through the afternoon in the Denver weather forecast.

It's a First Alert Weather Day on Thursday as snow moves into the Denver metro area. The main concern with this system won't be the amount of snowfall but will be with the gusty winds causing areas of blowing snow.

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