Denver residents are urged to prepare for a mixed bag of weather conditions this week, according to the latest forecast from the National Weather Service (NWS). The Mile High City will see mostly cloudy skies turn sunny later, with temperatures expected to peak at a brisk 42 degrees on Martin Luther King Day. A calm wind is set to become a gentle southern breeze by the afternoon.
As the week progresses, the city should enjoy mostly clear nights and sunny days, with daytime highs climbing to the mid-50s. However, the wind may start to show its force on Tuesday, potentially gusting up as high as 20 mph. NWS has advised that a weak system will bring snow to our area tonight into Monday morning, with certain areas possibly receiving up to 2 inches, leading to poor travel conditions Monday morning.
Looking ahead, Tuesday night could see another light snowfall, while a low of around 24 degrees is forecasted. This forthcoming fluctuation in the weather pattern demands that Denver locals keep an eye out for potential travel disruptions and dress accordingly for swift changes in the weather, according to the National Weather Service.
Moreover, elevated fire weather conditions are anticipated across the far northeast plains on Tuesday. NWS has clearly stated that "Elevated fire weather conditions are expected across the far northeast plains on Tuesday." The possibility of this, in conjunction with the expected light snow, suggests that residents in the area should be ready to respond to a diverse set of weather-related challenges over the next several days.
The rest of the week hints at a return to clearer skies, with moderate daytime temperatures and cooler nights until the end of the week, when there's once again a slight chance of snow by Friday. With daytime temperatures expected to remain in the low-to-mid 40s for the most part, and nights forecasted to drop to the low 20s, Denverites will need to maintain a versatile wardrobe on hand to handle whatever weather the Front Range decides to serve up next.
