LOS ANGELES - Colorado is bracing for a drastic weather whiplash. Record-breaking heat will soon be replaced wintry cold temperatures, as a blast of strong winds and cold air move into sections of the state and other parts of the West.September is typically the time of year when snow begins to develop in the Rocky Mountains, but the region is set to see an unusually early-season winter storm, just one day after some areas endured highs in the 100s.The sharp change from summer to winter-like conditions will be one of the most noticeable weather shifts to those who live in Colorado.