Here’s your forecast from Heart of the Rockies Radio:

Light, wind-driven snow is expected across the central mountains early this morning. Accumulations of three to five inches are possible by this afternoon. Use caution while driving, especially in higher elevations.

Salida and Buena Vista:
Mostly sunny today with a high near 52 degrees. It will be breezy, with wind gusts up to 45 miles per hour. Tonight, expect a low around 30.

San Luis Valley:
Mostly sunny skies with a high near 47 degrees today, dropping to around 24 overnight.

Leadville and Fairplay:
Snow showers are likely, mainly before 11 a.m. Mostly cloudy with a high near 34, then falling to around 20 tonight.

Looking ahead:
For the rest of the weekend, expect mostly sunny skies with strong winds continuing across the region.

That’s your forecast from Heart of the Rockies Radio — your community radio stations.