The National Weather Service in Denver has released an update, indicating local residents should ready themselves for a cool and potentially snowy week ahead. Data from the NWS points to an immediate drop in temperature, with Denver experiencing mostly cloudy skies and a brisk high of 14°F early this morning. With a humidity of 74% and winds blowing west at a mere 5 mph, residents can expect a chilly day, with wind chill values making it feel as if it's at a numbing 6°F.
For those planning on stepping out later in the day, be on the lookout for snowflakes. The NWS warns of a 30 percent chance of snowfall after 2 pm, possibly accumulating to less than a half-inch. Through the twilight hours, snow becomes more likely before 11 pm, but amounts should remain modest under a half-inch, allowing for the night's low to hover around 16°F, as reported by the National Weather Service.
Heading into the workweek, the outlook suggests a sunny Monday with temperatures kissing the 40-degree mark. The weather will shift once more, as Denver is likely to see clear skies on Monday night, dropping to a low of around 21°F. Tuesday follows a similar pattern, basking in mostly sunny conditions with a high approaching 50°F, veering into a mostly cloudy Tuesday night as the mercury dips to roughly 24°F.
However, the transient reprieve from the cold seems short-lived, as Wednesday portends another likelihood of snow with a 70% chance and a high around 33°F. According to the National Weather Service, snow chances will dwindle by Wednesday night, guiding us into a mostly sunny Thursday with a high near 40°F and a night that fosters partly cloudy conditions and a low near 21°F.
For a detailed forecast and further updates, visitors can access the National Weather Service's official website at NWS Denver. Additionally, their Hazardous Weather Outlook notes that cooler weather is expected today, with another round of mountain snowfall likely on Sunday, possibly stretching onto the plains by late-day. A subsequent weather system could introduce additional light snow midweek. While no spotter activation is necessary, the NWS appreciates snowfall reports from locals.
