Denver residents can expect a mixed bag of weather conditions this week, starting with mostly cloudy skies today and a high near 57 degrees, according to the National Weather Service. The calm before the storm, so to speak, will see south-southeast winds slowing to a calm pace by the afternoon later tonight, the clouds will part ways, leaving a clearer sky and dropping temperatures to around 30 degrees.
According to the National Weather Service, the Christmas week might not be all merry and bright as Tuesday presents sunny skies with highs near 60 degrees, however, Christmas Day brings a 30 percent chance of showers post 11 am and increasing northerly winds that could gust at speeds up to 15 mph. The National Weather Service indicates light southwest winds will muddle through the evening, and by Wednesday night, there's a spectacle of rain showers that could mix with snow after 10 pm before gradually tapering off with a 30 percent chance of precipitation.
For those hitting the road for holiday travels, the National Weather Service advises caution as light snow is expected over the high mountains today, potentially racking up 2 to 6 inches of accumulation by Tuesday morning, which can lead to hazardous driving conditions. The weather outlook from NWS Denver suggests a steady pattern post-Christmas, with mostly sunny conditions by Thursday and highs near 50, while a slight chance of rain and snow showers might cloud up Friday and leave a chill with night temperatures dipping to around 29 degrees.
For the remainder of the week, the forecast entails peaks of sun amidst clouds with minor chances of rain and snow showers, particularly before and after the hours stretching from early to mid-afternoon Friday - come Saturday, Denver is back to mostly sunny conditions with highs in the low 50s, then slightly warmer on Sunday with highs reaching up to 60 degrees. Spotter activation will not be needed today or tonight, according to the National Weather Service, providing a brief reprieve for spotters and perhaps a moment of unforecasted calm for the community during this bustling holiday week.
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