As Denver residents woke up to a chilly morning with temperatures hovering around a frigid 17°F, the National Weather Service in Denver provided an update on the day's weather conditions. Living under a mostly cloudy sky and expecting a high of just 33 degrees, locals were advised of a 40 percent chance of morning snow showers. Light winds from the northeast, with occasional gusts, were also on the docket, according to the forecast, leading to wind chills dropping the felt air temperature down to a biting 6°F.
The forecast laid out by the National Weather Service indicated mostly cloudy skies continuing into the evening with lows around 16. While Sunday showed a slight warming trend with highs near 32, snow chances persisted into the beginning of the week, heralding a brief respite on Monday with sunny skies and highs pushing towards a more comfortable 38 degrees. The calmer weather would not hold long, however, as Wednesday again brought the possibility of snowfall amidst mostly cloudy conditions.
More than just a casual mention, the weather service issued a Hazardous Weather Outlook for northeast and north central Colorado. The alert pointed out that the mountains could expect 3 to 6 inches of snowfall late into Saturday, leading to hazardous travel conditions over the mountain passes. The plains were also on notice for potential light snow as the cold front made its presence known.
Heading into the new week, the Denver area and its surrounding vicinities braced for a second round of snow, particularly targeting the mountain regions on Sunday. After light snow lightly graced the plains late in the day, the outlook suggested another possibly snowy period. While the urban corridor itself was predicted to see minimal impact, those who plan to travel through the higher elevations were advised caution as the forecast spelled trouble for mountain pass navigators on roads swiftly collecting snow.
Denver's community, familiar with winter's capricious dance, kept a watchful eye on the shifting skies and road conditions.
