Colorado’s mountains are forecast to welcome New Year’s Day with a round of snow. Light snow is expected to begin falling Wednesday afternoon and evening, becoming heavier overnight and into Thursday morning, according to the National Weather Service in Boulder. RELATED: “Dangerous” avalanche conditions in Colorado mountains prompt New Year’s Day warning to tread carefully Forecasters warned that blowing snow, poor visibility and slick roads could make for hazardous mountain travel conditions and cautioned commuters to alter travel plans accordingly, either setting out earlier Wednesday or sticking around until drier Friday conditions. Related Articles Weather | How much snow have Colorado ski resorts received since Christmas?