The San Juan and Rio Grande mountains have below-average snowpack for the season, and this weekend's storm will help.

Mountain driving will be difficult this weekend with heavy snow burying many areas. The Denver metro area will also see light snow and much colder temperatures on Saturday.

It's Friday, which means the mountains are calling to the weekend warriors ready to hit the slopes for the Presidents Day holiday. If you have plans to chase the fresh powder, be prepared for heavy snow and slow-going traffic.

A five-day snow event has begun in Colorado's high country Valentine's Day Friday. Bringing with it: heavy snow and sizeable accumulations, to all three mountain zones across the state.