A Winter Weather Advisory is in effect through Saturday. Snow will fall across the area through Saturday with 4 to 6 inches possible for the valleys, up to a foot in the higher elevations.
Cold Arctic air can also be expected through the weekend.
Salida and Buena Vista will see a high of 31. A low of 15. The San Luis Valley can expect a high of 33, a low of 17. Leadville and Fairplay look for a high of 23 with a low of 11.
Danny “Dan R” Ridenour has been in radio and television broadcasting for over 40 years, starting as a senior in high school in Rogers, Arkansas. His radio career has had stops in Nashville, Memphis, Oklahoma, and eventually, Colorado. Dan enjoys being involved in the community, having been a member of the Upper Arkansas Service Club and is currently on the board of directors for the Salida Community Center and is a member of the Chaffee County Fair Committee. He and his wife Carrie spend their days doing everything the mountains have to offer: hiking, camping, fishing and skiing. They've raised 3 children and have 2 grandchildren.