Denver is starting Tuesday on a crisp note, with clear skies and temperatures near 43°F at about 5:35 a.m. MDT on March 31. North winds are already flexing, gusting around 30 to 35 mph at area stations and making it feel a bit sharper on exposed roads and overpasses. Clouds will build through the morning as a cold front drops in, with highs reaching near 61°F before a noticeable cooldown later in the afternoon.
Afternoon Showers, Mountain Snow
Skies turn mostly cloudy today, with a slight chance of rain showers after noon as temperatures slide back into the upper 50s by late afternoon. Rain and mountain snow are expected to spread from southwest to northeast Tuesday night into Wednesday, with showers and a few thunderstorms on Wednesday as precipitation chances ramp up.
The National Weather Service highlights late Tuesday night and Wednesday as the prime window for meaningful precipitation, and several foothill and mountain zones are under a Winter Weather Advisory from 6 p.m. Tuesday to 9 p.m. MDT Wednesday.
What To Expect For Commuters
Wind will stay in the storyline. Northerly gusts this morning, followed by a shift to southeasterly breezes later, could push gusts back up near 30 mph at times. That is enough to toss around loose outdoor items and make driving tougher for high-profile vehicles. Heavier showers on Wednesday afternoon and evening could lead to slick roads and pockets of reduced visibility, and any spots that cool off enough overnight may see refreezing issues.
If you are heading into the high country, check road and closure details with CDOT before you leave via COtrip.
Late-Week Turnaround
After a cooler Wednesday, the plains bounce back quickly on Thursday with sunshine and highs near 75°F. The break does not last for long, though, as another system may approach Thursday night into Friday, bringing additional mountain snow and a rain-snow mix to some lower elevations. That sets up a brief warm stretch followed by another unsettled period for mountain travel as the weekend approaches.
Forecast details on timing and precipitation totals are still subject to change, so keep an eye on updates from the National Weather Service and local travel information pages.
