The Mile-High City is bracing for a wintry start to the year, with the National Weather Service in Denver forecasting a mix of sun and clouds today, but it’s what’s coming up that’s got people reaching for their snow shovels. Denver locals can expect the temperature to climb up to 53 degrees Fahrenheit by the afternoon with a slight breeze, as the city experiences partly sunny skies, as reported by the National Weather Service.
Tonight, Denverites should be cautious of patchy dense fog, particularly after midnight, with a predicted low of about 23 degrees, during the weekend, the forecast indicates a 30 percent chance of snow on Saturday and a 60 percent chance of more snowfall Saturday night, the accumulations of both ought to be modest, but as we know, Mother Nature has a mind of her own. Sunday's expected high is a chilly 36 degrees with another chance of flurries before the midmorning period has given way to the sun's gentle insistence for space in the sky.
The National Weather Service's Hazardous Weather Outlook suggests that dense fog could disrupt travel along the I-25 corridor come Saturday morning, creating treacherous driving conditions for the unwary. In terms of snowfall, areas on the plains could see anywhere from 1 to 3 inches, while parts of northeast Colorado might experience up to 6 inches of snow accumulation due to the incoming weather system.
Yet another system is predicted to spread a blanket of white over the region on Tuesday with the potential for widespread light snow, bringing daytime highs down near 30 degrees and nighttime lows plunging into the single digits, though the urban areas might manage to stay just above zero degrees Fahrenheit. According to the National Weather Service, mountain regions are likely to face subzero chills, reminding us that winter's grip is still firm despite the calendar’s promise of spring on the horizon.
