GRAND JUNCTION, Colo. (KREX) — The Colorado Department of Transportation has issued a winter travel alert due to a storm that is expected to bring up to 20 inches of snow in some areas of the high country.

The spring storm is expected to bring rain and snow to most of eastern Colorado Tuesday into Wednesday. Motorists should have difficult driving conditions in the mountains during the storm CSP urges drivers to avoid traveling in the high country if possible.

Read the full CSP press release online here.

Check out the COtrip website for information on road conditions and travel information.