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Denver Basks in Mild Weather as Mountains Brace for Snow and Gusts, Says NWS Forecast

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Published on January 31, 2025
Denver Basks in Mild Weather as Mountains Brace for Snow and Gusts, Says NWS ForecastSource: Hollowayvideo, CC0, via Wikimedia Commons

The National Weather Service (NWS) in Denver has issued today's weather forecast, indicating mild and mostly sunny conditions with highs teetering near 60 degrees for the residents of the Mile-High City. The outlook, which was last updated this morning, keeps humidity levels at a comfortable 34 percent, promising fair skies and visibility stretching a clear 10 miles, as reported by the National Weather Service.

While the urban corridor seems set to enjoy an almost spring-like serenity, it will be quite a different tale for the mountain regions. Light snow is forecasted to begin shortly after midnight in the Park Range, with accumulations expected to continue into the weekend. The NWS warns of potentially hazardous windy conditions, with gusts that might just reach to wildly whip up to 60-70 mph over the Front Range mountains. The detailed forecast includes a mix of mostly sunny and partly cloudy days ahead, punctuated by a chance of rain and snow midweek, as indicated by the NWS.

For those planning to wander or stay nestled in the urban sprawl, the temperatures are expected to remain mild to well above regular marks heading into early next week. Indeed, sweater weather might just shyly retreat as temperatures hint at addictive outdoor brunch weather. But don't pack away those warm layers yet, a cooler air mass is anticipated to roll back in come mid to late next week, teasing the tides of seasonal change once more.

Concerning the potential for severe weather, the Hazardous Weather Outlook by NWS for northeast and north central Colorado suggests that spreader activation won't be needed today or tonight. For those who keep a steady eye on the skies, or simply those with plans that stretch into the open air, remaining vigilant and informed will be key as mountain snow and gusty winds continue to shape the landscape and our experience within it.

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