Denver residents are bracing for a blast of winter this week, as forecasted by the National Weather Service. With temperatures dropping to 2°F and wind chills plummeting to -8°F early this morning, the chill is here to stay, gripping the city with frigid conditions. Denverites should expect mostly sunny skies today, with a high inching towards 22°F, but cold wind chill values as low as -1°F won't make it feel any warmer. Moving into the night, the low is projected around 9°F with mostly cloudy skies, as reported by the National Weather Service.
The region is under a Hazardous Weather Outlook, an update provided by the National Weather Service earlier this morning, which includes Denver. Dangerous cold is expected through this evening on the plains, as wind chills could range dangerously from 0°F to -25°F. The NWS has noted that light snow could result in minor accumulations, potentially leading to slick conditions for commuters.
Tomorrow, locals should remain cautious with a 20 percent chance of snow after 11 am. Despite the mostly sunny forecast, the high is only expected to reach 31°F. The north-northeast winds will stay tame, around 6 mph. By Thursday night, the chances for snow increase to 50 percent. The area should see new snow accumulation of less than one inch, which could still impact travel and outdoor activities.
The outlook for the end of the week indicates a slight warming trend. Friday is expected to have a 30 percent chance of snow before 11 am, followed by a mostly sunny afternoon with highs near 40°F. The weekend, starting with a mostly clear Friday night and a low of around 21°F, promises better conditions. Those looking forward to outdoor plans should find Saturday more forgiving, with a high near 49°F under mostly sunny skies.
According to the National Weather Service, Denver weather will continue to improve into next week. Sunday and Monday are set to deliver sunnier skies with highs soaring to 62°F and 67°F, respectively. This warming and drying trend could provide much-needed relief from the recent cold snap.
