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A significant weather change will start tonight and continuing through Monday night. The mountains will experience heavy snowfall, which could cause travel disruptions- especially in ski traffic coming back home to the Denver metro.
Winds gusting up to 40 mph will make for dangerous conditions, with blowing and drifting snow, especially over mountain passes. This system will bring light to moderate snow to lower elevations, but expect heavier snow bands in some areas. The snow will continue into Monday, with colder temperatures settling over much of northeast Colorado.
On Monday night, very cold air will arrive for Denver, affecting much of the region through Thursday morning. This cold front will bring light snow to parts of the area, particularly over the northern plains. Temperatures will be well below freezing, and areas to the northeast of Denver will experience the coldest conditions, with lows possibly dropping into the single digits. Winds will make it feel even colder, so it is important to bundle up if you need to be outside. Keep in mind that there could be a round of fog forming in some spots, especially in the colder air. An extreme cold watch is in effect Monday through Thursday for the eastern plains for wind chills as low as -30 below zero.
As we head into Tuesday, the cold and snow will continue. A wave of snow will move across the area, with some snow accumulations possible for the plains. Though snowfall amounts will generally be light, localized heavier snow may fall in some places due to the presence of bands of snow.
Wednesday night into Thursday will bring another round of snow to the mountains as another system moves through. The snow could spread to lower elevations, particularly in the northern parts of the state. In addition to the snow, temperatures will remain very cold, and another push of arctic air will bring further chances for freezing conditions. By Thursday night, expect a more widespread snow event, continuing the wintry weather in the region.
By Friday, however, temperatures will begin to rise. A shift in the weather pattern will bring warmer air into the area, though it might take a little time for temperatures to fully rebound. Over the weekend, expect temperatures to climb into the 60s, marking a significant improvement from the cold conditions earlier in the week. For now, stay safe during the cold snap and be mindful of travel disruptions, especially in mountain areas and along the plains.
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