Colorado is bracing for significant weather changes this weekend as a strong cold front brings snow and colder air to the region. Following record-breaking temperatures and unseasonably warm conditions, snow accumulation is expected, with Denver potentially receiving up to 3 inches. The National Weather Service has issued winter storm warnings and advisories, predicting more than a foot of snow in some mountainous areas. Cold weather shelters in metro Denver will be activated in response to the impending winter conditions. Travelers are advised to prepare for slick roads and possible disruptions due to the forecasted winter storm.