DENVER -- A morning cold front brought rain and snow to western Colorado and cooler temperatures to the Denver area.

Hitting 93 degrees on Tuesday, Denver nearly tied the record high temperature of 97. The heat didn't last for long as a cold front made its way through the state on Wednesday.

High temperatures on Wednesday were forecast to be below normal in the low 70s. The frontal passage also brought a chance for isolated showers and thunderstorms across much of the state.

Chilly overnight temperatures in the high country made it possible for light snow in places like Meeker and Walden.

The southeastern plains remained unaffected by the cold front with expected high temperatures in the 80s and 90s. Unfortunately, this means critical fire danger due to the warm temperatures, low relative humidities, and breezy conditions.

A *RED FLAG WARNING* was posted from 11:00 a.m. to 11:00 p.m. Wednesday for the San Luis Valley, the Southeastern Mountains, and the southeastern plains.

Warm temperatures were also responsible for snowmelt and flooding along some western Colorado rivers. A *FLOOD ADVISORY* has been in effect for the Eagle, Crystal, and White rivers due to minor flooding.