As Denver braces for a mix of spring weather, the National Weather Service issued a hazardous weather outlook forecasting a distinct chill and an onset of precipitation that may impact travel in the coming days, starting with patchy fog before 9 am today and an expected high near 64 degrees with increasing clouds, while tonight anticipates a slight chance of rain after 5 am with lows dipping around 39 degrees.
An advisory standing as a stark reminder for those traversing the mountains, a winter weather advisory for the north central Colorado mountains from 9 PM this evening to 6 AM MDT Wednesday signals a call for caution while snow accumulations of 4 to 12 inches in the high mountains and 3 to 6 inches in North and Middle Parks are on the horizon, with conditions conducive to hazardous winter driving setting in, stoking concerns for commuters and local disrupts alike. According to the National Weather Service, there's a 20 percent chance of rain after 5 am tonight, and as the winds pick up to 18 mph gusts, residents should stay vigilant of the shifting weather patterns.
The remainder of the week doesn't promise much reprieve as snow will continue over the mountains Tuesday, diminishing Tuesday night and the plains facing gusty winds of 40 to 50 mph Tuesday afternoon, bringing light showers primarily in the form of rain at lower elevations which should not significantly impede travel by Wednesday, showers will persist mainly over higher terrains, while Thursday and Friday see a mix of rain and snow at lower elevations, with a more pronounced likelihood of snow come Saturday that hails potential travel concerns especially over the mountains and south of Interstate 70.
Residents in Denver and surrounding communities are advised to prepare for fluctuating conditions over the week, as the weather patterns usher in a better chance of showers Thursday and Friday, with a mix or rain and snow at lower elevations, and with Saturday potentially seeing more snow, the reality of travel impacts along and south of Interstate 70 is present, the Denver area itself will witness a high near 56 on Tuesday before the possibility of a snowy mix being introduced Tuesday night into early Wednesday morning.
