The Denver area is preparing for a week of changing weather patterns, starting with mostly cloudy conditions and temperatures hovering around the 39°F mark early this morning, according to Denver's National Weather Service (NWS). They reported a humidity level of 24%, a brisk northeast wind at 12 mph, and a wind chill that makes it feel more like 32°F. Visibility stands clear at 10 miles, as outlined in their last update at 5:58 am MST on February 1st.
The immediate forecast suggests a slight warm-up with today's high potentially reaching nearly 63°F. Denver locals can expect the low to drop tonight to around 33°F, with a calm southwest breeze. As for how the weather will decide to go on Sunday, the NWS forecasts a mostly sunny day, with the high matching today's, around 63°F. The conditions seem to be fairly stable throughout the start of the week, with Monday and Tuesday's highs venturing close to the upper sixties, according to the National Weather Service.
However, a shift in weather patterns arrives mid-week, promising to bring about some variability. Wednesday's highs are expected near 63, dipping into the colder, possibly precipitous night. A slight chance of rain before 11 pm, then a chance of rain and snow between 11 pm and 5 am, followed by a chance of snow after 5 am, as reported by the National Weather Service. This variation comes ahead of Thursday's slight chance of rain and snow and a distinctly cooler high of 48°F.
Moreover, the NWS has issued a hazardous weather outlook for the region. Strong winds are set to persist in the mountains, commanding our watchful attention, with Gusts in the 40 to 60 mph range being common above 8000 feet, and even more powerful winds expected above timberline. The mountain areas north of Berthoud Pass are anticipated to receive a thicker layer of snow, accumulating to 4 to 10 inches, particularly near the state line. Denver residents are advised to stay vigilant and prepared for these robust meteorological changes.
