Denver- Tonight, the weather will be windy with blowing snow for the Front Range mountains and foothills. This could make travel tricky, especially in these areas. Winds will be gusting as high as 60 mph, particularly in the mountain valleys and foothills, causing some blowing snow. Hightway 93 between Boulder and Golden has been closed for hours because of the gusty winds creating low visibility from blowing snow. Temperatures warmed up into the 40s for the metro area on Tuesday afternoon, but it stayed very cold in the mountains.
Light snow will return to the mountains by Wednesday. This snow will not be heavy, but it could cause a few slippery spots, especially in the higher elevations. If you’re planning to head to the mountains, be prepared for some snow and poor visibility at times. The foothills could also see some flurries or light snow, but it’s expected to be lighter than what falls in the mountains.
The rest of the week looks to be a bit warmer. Temperatures will gradually climb toward normal levels by Friday, with highs expected to be near 50 degrees. This will bring some relief from the deep cold temperatures we've been experiencing. However, despite the warmer weather, conditions will remain breezy, which may still cause blowing snow in certain spots, particularly along the foothills and in the mountains.
As we move into the weekend, there is a chance that snow could return to the plains. While it’s still too early to know exactly how much snow we might get, it’s something to keep an eye on. The weather models are showing a potential storm system heading our way, which could bring snow to lower elevations, including cities like Denver. Right now, it looks like we could see around 2-6" for metro Denver and up to 20 inches for the high country.
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