The storm that brought snow and cold to Denver's weather forecast is moving out. The snow ended by 2 p.m. and skies cleared quickly thereafter.

Snow moved out of Denver early Wednesday afternoon leaving clearing skies for the remainder of the day and through the weekend. Pinpoint Weather Chief Meteorologist Dave Fraser looks at what temperatures to expect for holiday parties and shopping.

Heavy mountain snow will decrease Wednesday afternoon and end in the evening, but not before another two to six inches of snow stacks up, NWS forecasters said.

Steady snow in Colorado's high country will end and will be replaced with colder temperatures for the mountains and Front Range.

A storm that was pounding California's Sierra Nevada with snow Tuesday took aim at the Colorado Rockies and could roll east and slam the Appalachians on Thanksgiving Day, bringing unsettled travel weather to millions of Americans hitting the skies and roads for the holiday weekend.

While some chains like Trader Joe's will be closed, other big-box retailers and local markets will welcome shoppers on the holiday.

These grocery stores in Monroe County are open on Thanksgiving Day. Foodtown. 232 Fox Run Lane, Suite 102, East Stroudsburg: 7 a.m. to 4 p.m. Giant. 65 Route 611, Bartonsville: 7