Denver locals, brace yourselves for a blend of snow and frigid temperatures as an arctic air mass descends upon the region. The National Weather Service in Denver is forecasting mostly sunny conditions today with a high nearing 40 degrees, but with an oncoming shift, there's a 10 percent chance of snow after 5 am tonight.
Friday is shaping up to present a greater likelihood of snowfall, carrying a 40 percent chance, predominantly after 8 am, with expected highs only near 21 degrees. As the city battens down the hatches, the low is anticipated to hover around 12 degrees amidst north winds. There's also a cautionary note for hazardous fire weather conditions this afternoon within the Foothills and South Park due to dry and breezy conditions.
By Friday night, the chance of snowfall escalates to 70 percent, the weather service advises. The frigid embrace of wintry weather will persist into the weekend, with Saturday likely bringing more snow, particularly before 11 am, and temperatures taking a plunge to around 5 degrees at night. On Sunday, the mercury dials back slightly; Denver should experience some respite with a largely sunlit sky and highs creeping up near 23.
Looking ahead, the early days of next week promise a gentle thaw with Monday's highs reaching up to 47, and by Tuesday and Wednesday, we might bask in the warmth of above-freezing temperatures, says the National Weather Service. Monday night plans can unfreeze, too, with lows settling around 23 degrees. The colder conditions, not quite ready to relinquish their grip, assure that spotter activation is not currently required, but residents should prepare for brisk cold nonetheless.
