The National Weather Service in Denver has issued a forecast alongside a hazardous weather outlook for most of northeast and north central Colorado, as biting cold temperatures and persistent snow challenge the region. According to the National Weather Service, there's a 60% chance of snow today, primarily before 9 am, with Denver seeing a high near 20 degrees under mostly cloudy skies. Less than one inch of snow accumulation is expected throughout the day. Calm winds are set to pick up slightly in the northeast, around 5 mph, come afternoon.
Tonight's outlook for Denver remains partly cloudy with temperatures dipping to around 8 degrees. Calm winds swing southwest post-midnight at about 5 mph. In an unsettling twist, snow is likely again on Sunday after 11 am with cloudy conditions paving a high near 25 degrees. The wind chill, deceivingly calm at first, may feel as cold as -6 degrees moving into Sunday night.
According to the National Weather Service, the mountains are expected to accumulate 4 to 10 inches of snow through Saturday, posing challenges for travel. Meanwhile, the plains will see continuous light snow throughout the day, with an additional layer by Saturday morning. The outlook remains frosty through the weekend with highs hovering around 20 degrees Fahrenheit and lows plunging into the lower single digits.
Looking ahead, the NWS advises that an arctic airmass will sustain the frigid temps through Sunday. Light snow is increasingly likely for all areas Sunday afternoon/evening, with a dusting to a few inches of accumulation, mainly along/west of I-25, reads the hazardous weather outlook. Spotter activation will not be needed, soothing anxieties for those vigilant about the weather's inclement possibilities. Come Monday, a reprieve is on the horizon, with the sunny skies ushering in highs near 46 degrees and southwest winds gusting as high as 22 mph.
