Residents in Denver and surrounding areas are looking at a mixed bag of weather conditions over the next few days. The National Weather Service has forecasted today to remain sunny with the mercury set to hit a high near 49 degrees, providing a brief respite before a cold front moves in midweek.
As the cold front sets in, temperatures are expected to drop slightly on Wednesday and Thursday. The Colorado plains are set to experience elevated to critical fire weather conditions due to warm and dry conditions, complemented by brisk breezes. The NWS advises caution, reporting that elevated to critical fire weather conditions are expected today across South Park, much of the Front Range foothills, the I-25 corridor, and the plains due to warm, very dry, and breezy conditions.
Friday could bring more than just the end of the workweek; there's a 40 percent chance of snow with temperatures only climbing to a chilly high of 19 degrees. Friday night, snow becomes more likely with a 60 percent chance, as the low hovers around a frigid 3 degrees.
Citizens should prepare to bundle up as the weekend continues to bring cold weather, with a prediction of more snow, particularly before Saturday morning. A weak storm system is forecast to bring a chance of light snow to the region on Friday. That system is also likely to bring a much colder airmass into the region for Friday into the weekend, according to the National Weather Service. Sunny skies may make a return on Sunday, potentially signaling a slight warming trend as the high is expected to reach 31 degrees.
Looking ahead, the outlook is absent of any significant storm threats during the early part of next week, with mostly sunny conditions projected and temperatures rising again to the low 50s by Tuesday. Denver residents can breathe a sigh of relief as the sporadic weather starts to stabilize, potentially providing a smooth transition into the next set of days.
The NWS reminds the public that no spotter activation is needed at this time, but to stay informed on the latest weather updates as conditions develop.
