Denver residents had better hold onto their hats and maybe even secure any loose lawn furniture. According to the National Weather Service in Denver, winds have been gusting between 65 to 80 mph in several areas, ruffling feathers from the leeward slopes and foothills to the northern plains along the Wyoming state line. This turbulent performance of the elements is expected to settle down by tonight, finding a more harmonious way to blow through Colorado.
The weather outlook isn't just trying to blow everyone away with dramatic predictions; it's urging caution. Light snow is set to cozy up in the northern mountains, with the Park Range and Medicine Bow Range anticipating "a few inches of accumulation," which might make travel over Rabbit Ears Pass and Cameron Pass more of a slippery endeavor. A heads up for commuters or anyone planning to drive through these areas in the near future.
As for "Day One," which in National Weather Service speak refers to today and tonight, winds should gradually step back from their peak intensity as evening approaches. For those longing for calmer weather, the forecast for the next several days hovers around the mid-60s, with sunny skies trying to maintain some semblance of tranquility amid the blustery bouts.
The windy situation looks ready to make a forceful comeback Wednesday afternoon, continuing into Thursday morning. The hazard radar isn't precisely predicting an encore of the same intensity, but gusts up to 70 mph could potentially stir things up again in the high country. This forecast is like an unwelcome guest, just when you thought it was safe to assume calm had been restored. Wind-prone areas, especially along the foothills, might want to double down on their wind mitigation efforts.
