Blizzard warnings have been issued south and east of Denver. Treacherous travel due to wind and snow is expected overnight Monday into Tuesday afternoon for portions of Colorado's Eastern Plains.Let me start with the high country as widespread 4-10 inches of snow is expected throughout the day on Monday.

A classic springtime storm will pack high winds and snowfall in the Plains and Midwest, resulting in blizzard conditions for some areas early this week.

Wednesday sees a return to sunshine, although winds still may be strong. The winds will be breezy out west, but not as bad. Farther east, they will still be gusty, but should come down by the afternoon. High temperatures will mostly be in the 40s, although some with snow cover may remain in the 30s.

Many types of winter weather alerts are in effect from an incoming spring storm in southern Colorado. Here's a primer on the differences between each of them.

The NWS says south-central and southeastern Minnesota – including Dakota County in the Twin Cities metro – are under a blizzard watch, with heavy snow set to combine with strong winds gusts of between 40-50 mph.

Blizzard warnings are in effect as Winter Storm Lola could bring a half a foot of snow and wind gusts up to 65 mph in parts of the Plains. Whiteout conditions are expected in parts of Nebraska and Colorado along Interstate 80 and Interstate 76.

The National Weather Service issued blizzard warnings in the Great Plains on Monday, as a system that will bring snow and high winds is expected to ramp up early Tuesday morning. “Whiteout conditions are expected and will make travel treacherous and potentially life-threatening.