Denver residents might want to bundle up and get ready for a slight chance of rain and snow as the weekend approaches, with the National Weather Service forecasting a mix of sun and clouds. The current situation sees Denver in a mostly cloudy embrace with temperatures hovering at a chilly 27°F and wind chill making it feel like 19°F, according to the National Weather Service.
The NWS predicts that today will be mostly sunny with highs near 41°F. However, Denverites should expect a mix of rain and snow starting Saturday morning. The chances of precipitation are marked at 30%, although little to no snow accumulation is expected. It might, however, be wise to keep an umbrella handy to avoid getting caught unexpectedly in any wet weather that decides to quickly drop in.
Looking forward to the beginning of next week, the outlook becomes brighter and drier, with mostly sunny skies and temperatures gradually warming up, peaking near 56°F by Tuesday. Nighttime temperatures will dip to lows around 23°F to 27°F for the earlier part of the week, with a slight uptick as we move towards Wednesday.
For those planning to travel, especially in the mountain regions, attention should be paid to the hazardous weather outlook issued by the National Weather Service. Additional mountain snow is expected Friday evening through Sunday morning. Travel could be very difficult across the mountains Friday night through Sunday morning, due to heavy snowfall and blowing snow, as stated in the report. Mountain roads are expected to become slick and hazardous during these periods.
While the lower elevations and plains might escape the brunt of the snow, drivers and day-trippers should nonetheless remain cautious and informed of the rapidly changing Colorado weather conditions. The NWS has highlighted that spotter activation will not be needed today or tonight, but given the unpredictability of weather patterns, updates should be monitored closely.
