When you think of April baseball, you probably imagine sunny skies and the crack of the bat—not snowdrifts and icy gusts. But that's exactly what the New York Mets and Colorado Rockies are facing in Denver this week, as a winter storm threatens to turn Coors Field into a winter wonderland.

The final two games of the series have been shuffled due to a snowy forecast that has the U.S. National Weather Service issuing a winter storm warning for the Denver area. AccuWeather predicts rain mixing with snow Tuesday afternoon, transitioning to full-on snow by 8 p.m. local time, with four to eight inches expected by Wednesday afternoon.

As a result, Tuesday's game has been postponed and rescheduled for Thursday at 3:30 p.m., taking advantage of a mutual off day that now promises sunny skies and mid-60s temperatures. Wednesday's originally scheduled 3:10 p.m. start has been pushed back to 9:20 p.m., giving the storm more time to clear.

This isn't the first time Mother Nature has thrown a curveball at these two teams in Denver. Back in May 2022, the Mets and Rockies had a series opener postponed due to snow, and in April 2021, between four and seven inches of snow forced another postponement. Monday night's series opener was moved up three hours to beat the incoming weather, with the Mets securing a 4-2 win.

For fans, this means adjusting travel plans and layering up if you're heading to the ballpark. For the players, it's a test of focus as they navigate an ever-changing schedule. The Mets will head to Arizona to face the Diamondbacks on Friday, while the Rockies travel to Philadelphia to take on the Phillies. But first, they'll need to dig out from under this spring storm.