Denver residents can look forward to a break in the icy grip that's held the city, as the National Weather Service reports a warming trend set to steadily extend throughout the week. While today's bright skies come with a brisk high of 38 degrees, Denverites can expect the mercury to climb, reaching more palatable highs in the low 40s by Friday. Despite the fresh sunshine, the city's still thawing from the recent snow, which, according to the National Weather Service, "will slowly decrease and come to an end this afternoon."
For those south of I-70, the lingering flurries might persist into early evening, with up to three inches of new accumulation possible. Travel will continue to be slow and hazardous today, with possible deteriorating conditions towards sunset as temperatures fall, the weather service cautions. As the week progresses, however, Denver's weather seems to decidedly shift away from the recent wintry mix.
Nighttime temperatures are also forecasted to take a less frigid turn, with lows hovering in the low 20s tonight and gradually inching upwards, notably staying above freezing by Tuesday night. Though the city itself may be putting the worst of Jack Frost behind it, the surrounding mountain areas aren't out of the winter woods yet. There's a "pronounced uptick in accumulations starting late Friday night and Saturday," as stated by the National Weather Service. Mountain travelers should be prepared for slick conditions, especially on the passes where snow tends to accumulate.
The outlook through next Wednesday promises more clement conditions, with mostly sunny days boasting highs in the mid-50s. Denverites might want to keep their umbrellas within arm's reach, though, as there's "a slight chance of rain and snow showers" pegged for midweek. While the overall message from the weather service points to a gradual warming, bouts of precipitation serve as a reminder that winter might not yet entirely be ready to gracefully bow out.
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