Denver residents are advised to make the most of the sunny sky and mild temperatures today, as weather changes are on the horizon. According to the National Weather Service, the forecast for November 16 promises a fair climate with a high near 69°F, accompanied by a light easterly breeze in the afternoon.
However, the clear skies are not here to stay. A 20 percent chance of showers is expected tonight after 11 pm, setting the stage for a cooler, partly cloudy low around 41°F. The remainder of the week will see a fluctuation in temperatures, dipping to lows of 27°F on Friday night, yet rising to high marks around 52°F by next Saturday.
The upcoming week's weather pattern indicates a mixed bag, with mostly sunny conditions persisting through Monday and a high near 61°F. Winds could, however, pick up, gusting as high as 21 mph, the NWS revealed. In contrast, a potential storm system midweek may complicate matters, bringing another chance of rain and snow, raising concerns over track and intensity.
The National Weather Service has also issued a hazardous weather outlook that covers northeast and north central Colorado. This bulletin includes an early heads-up for showers beginning Sunday night into Monday, with a few inches of snow possible in the mountains, as the area welcomes a slightly cooler atmosphere early next week, lingering near or below normal temperatures through the end of the forecast period.
In the urban contours of the I-25 Corridor, Denverers should anticipate minimal moisture, with "only scattered and mainly light rain showers." Farther out, the higher elevations could see up to 6 inches of snow, particularly in the northern mountains, while lighter accumulations are expected along the I-70 Corridor through Summit County. According to the NWS outlook, there will be another chance of rain and snow by Wednesday or Thursday, but considerable uncertainty exists regarding the track and intensity of this potential storm system.
