Denver is gearing up for a mixed bag of weather this week, with rising temperatures but persistent winds stirring concerns for fire hazards. The National Weather Service in Denver updates locals on what to expect, a cold start morning, but the thermometer is set to climb to nearly 60 degrees by the afternoon. Despite the warmth, blustering winds will sweep across Colorado, especially south of I-70, raising the specter of fires in those areas still sporting dry winter skin, namely South Park and parts of southern Lincoln County, according to the National Weather Service.
By evening, residents can anticipate clearer skies with lows hovering around freezing. Be prepared for those wind gusts though, they could reach 20 mph. The National Weather Service's hazardous weather outlook flags potential critical conditions for fire weather in the northeast plains come Friday, and possibly stretching into the urban corridor by Saturday. While the mountains should brace for snow showers with the weekend, Denverites are looking at sunnier skies and escalating temperatures, potentially ticking up to a balmy 75 degrees by Wednesday.
Potentially critical fire conditions remain a significant concern as dry, gusty conditions persist into the weekend. Wind gusts of 30 to 45 mph will be common this afternoon over the mountains, the northern border, and the plains south of Interstate 70. Late Friday night into Sunday, travelers venturing into the mountains may face a different nemesis, moderate snowfall expected to impair travel routes.
Denver's weather outlook underscores the mercurial spring conditions characteristic of the region, rapid shifts from wintry chills to almost summery warmth, all in the space of a week. According to the NWS, The mountains will see moderate snowfall Friday night through Sunday night, with travel impacts expected. So, while down in the city, coats may be shed as thermometers rise, those headed for elevation should pack accordingly and keep an eye out for travel advisories.
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