The National Weather Service in Denver has issued a weather update that speaks less to the whimsy of spring and more to the capricious nature of Colorado's climate, residents can expect a period of sunny skies and unseasonably warm weather, followed by a system bringing high winds and potential snow later in the week. Today's outlook shows a high near a comfortable 73 degrees, with southwest winds that could gust as high as 18 mph, transitioning into a partly cloudy evening with a low around 35 degrees, according to the National Weather Service.
The forecast for the coming days sees temperatures hovering in the high 60s to low 70s, but that's just the calm before the proverbial storm by Friday, the sunny disposition gives way to rain and snow, likely before noon, and the mercury will drop to a high near 49 degrees and it'll be breezy, whereas by nightfall the chance of snow lingers with lows plummeting to around 26 degrees and the winds picking up even more making it blustery out there.
In a hazardous weather outlook provided by the National Weather Service Denver/Boulder CO, residents are warned of conditions ripe for wildfires, with "warm, very dry, and breezy conditions" leading to elevated to critical fire weather conditions across South Park and most of the plains today. Spotters, the alert notes, will not be needed today or tonight, but caution is still the order of the day as Tuesday through Thursday will also carry elevated fire weather risks.
The end of the week, however, ushers in a sharp contrast as a strong system moves through the area, with high winds up to 60 mph will be possible across the plains, and this system will also bring a chance of snow to the entire area," particularly hitting the mountains and Palmer Divide where accumulating snow could worsen travel conditions. Those living or traveling in these areas from Friday to Saturday morning should stay informed and prepare for sudden weather shifts that may impact their plans.
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