Denver residents, brace yourselves for a shift in the weather as forecasts predict a sunny start with an impending snowy evening. According to the National Weather Service, today's skies will be mostly sunny with a comfortable high of 52 degrees. However, a cold front is set to move in tonight, bringing with it a 60% chance of snow between 2 am and 5 am, with possible accumulations of less than one inch.
The NWS update, last revised at 6:58 am MST, noted a chilly morning with a few clouds hanging over Denver and temperatures lingering around 34°F. The day will see a southwest wind transitioning northeast in the afternoon, possibly gusting as high as 15 mph. As night falls, the temperature is expected to drop to around 23 degrees, and Denver is likely to wake up to a blanket of fresh snow on M.L.King Day, albeit with less than a half-inch predicted to stick around.
Looking ahead, Denverites can expect a slight reprieve from the snow after Monday morning as the clouds disperse to reveal a sunny sky with daytime highs climbing up to 42 degrees. The calm wind shifting south southeast around 5 mph should contribute to clearer roads and easier commutes compared to frosty morning conditions. Remaining nights through the week forecast mostly clear conditions with lows hovering in the mid-20s.
The National Weather Service's Hazardous Weather Outlook, issued at 10:57 AM MST on January 17, alerts residents to critical fire weather on the plains due to dry and windy circumstances. A Red Flag Warning has been proclaimed for the areas east of I-25 with gusts potentially reaching 50 mph. Per the advisory, this severe weather holds the potential for igniting and spreading wildfires swiftly, especially across the northeast plains where the winds are at their most ferocious.
This week's weather in Denver is a mixed bag with sunny days ahead after the snow clears on Monday, including a warm Tuesday with highs expected near 56 degrees, followed by sunny days with temperatures hovering around 50 on Wednesday and peaking at 59 on Thursday. However, a slight chance of snow creeps back into the forecast Friday night and into Saturday, reminding residents that winter is not yet ready to release its hold.
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