Hold onto your hats, Denverites, because the winds are picking up in a big way. According to the National Weather Service, we should brace ourselves for gusts reaching the breakneck speeds of 50 to 70 mph across the eastern plains. The I-70 corridor, east of Bennett, is poised to face the brunt of this blustery onslaught today.
As we hunker down in the metro area, mountains are getting a snowy treatment of their own, flirting with light to moderate snow showers through the evening. These periodic flurries are pegged at a 70% chance so that skiers might rejoice, but commuters – consider yourselves warned of the potential slick spots on the roads.
Moving on to the midweek forecast, the National Weather Service anticipates a prolonged light snow event in the mountains Wednesday night through Saturday morning. Buckle up for "several inches of snow" expected to accumulate, which hints at less-than-ideal travel conditions in the high country during this period.
For those keeping it level on the plains, a combo of rain and snow will grace our presence primarily during daylight hours on Thursday and Friday. Minimal snow accumulation is possible, which gives a little glimmer of hope for minimal travel hiccups. And if you're longing for some semblance of normalcy, the sun plans to return for a cameo on Sunday and Monday, warming things up and drying us out.
