Denver residents, brace yourselves for a meteorological rollercoaster this coming week as the city gears up for a flip from sunshine to potential snowflakes, says the National Weather Service. Today's clear skies and a comfortable high near 74 are just the calm before the proverbial storm, a prelude to a pattern change that’s on the horizon.
With the weekend promising more of the balmy clime, Sunday is looking up to hit a high near 77, and Monday will follow suit. The same warmth hugs the city with elevated to critical fire weather conditions at times, as per the National Weather Service hazardous weather outlook. However, Mercury takes a nosedive come Tuesday, as the forecast hints at a 50 percent chance of rain post-noon, a prelude to a more dramatic shift.
The change in weather is due to a cold front swooping in midweek, which might give Denver dwellers a taste of winter with rain and snow expected on Wednesday. Temperatures are slated to plummet to a low near 33 on Tuesday night, paving the way for an icy reception the next morning. As temperatures cool, the snow level will lower with it possibly getting cold enough for snow across the urban corridor and nearby plains Wednesday morning, as detailed by the National Weather Service.
Thursday will usher in a recovery from the midweek chill with a sunny high near 58, and Friday is expected to follow suit, hitting the 60-degree mark. For those keeping an eye out for potential disruption, take note: Spotter activation will not be needed today or tonight, but keep your coats and snow boots within reach just in case, the forecast advises. Beyond guardrails of certainty, the week’s weather seems to say anything goes, from sunglasses to, maybe, snow shovels.
