Winter storm bringing snow and wind to region

Black Forest and Monument could see up to a half a foot of snow by morning from a winter storm currently blowing into the Pikes Peak and Palmer Divide regions.

The National Weather Service in Pueblo has issued a winter storm weather advisory for those areas, saying snow could start later this evening. Snow will accumulate more on grassy areas but roads will also show a dusting of snow, forecasters said in the advisory.

Across northern El Paso County, wind gusts 20 to 30 mph will causing blowing snow and drifting.

Teller County could see 4 to 8 inches; northern El Paso County is expected to get 4 to 6 inches.