The National Weather Service in Denver issued updates on the current and incoming weather conditions for the region, cautioning of snow accumulations and fire weather conditions. With a detailed forecast just in, residents in the Denver area should expect "mostly sunny" skies today with a high nearing 60°F, turning particularly breezy by afternoon with wind gusts as high as 18 mph.
Temperatures tonight are anticipated to dip to around 30°F, while Wednesday promises similar conditions before the scenario significantly shifts on Thursday. Forecasters are predicting a strong likelihood of snowfall starting Thursday afternoon, and they are now suggesting that some accumulation is likely not only for the mountains, but for the lower elevations as well, which will include areas along the I-25 Corridor and Palmer Divide.
According to the National Weather Service, the mountain regions could see anywhere between 2 and 14 inches, depending on elevation and location, with lesser amounts expected in the valleys. The NWS warns of "slick and hazardous travel conditions" that could impede mountain pass transit today, extending into mountain valley areas by this evening. This information comes amid warnings of elevated fire weather conditions across the plains and the I-25 Corridor, where wind speeds could range between 30 and 40 mph this afternoon.
After Thursday's cold front, temperatures across the plains are expected to plunge considerably, with Friday's highs having to struggle barely reaching the freezing point. However, the outlook for the weekend improves, bringing a return to dry weather and "a gradual moderation of temperatures," a brief respite for residents who will have to navigate through colder and snowier conditions leading up to it.
