Denver- Tonight, expect dry and chilly conditions with clear skies, allowing temperatures to drop into the teens across the foothills and plains.
On Monday, moisture will increase as a weak shortwave approaches from the west. Light snow will develop in the mountains by the afternoon, but high temperatures will remain in the 30s. A cold front will arrive by evening, bringing cooler air and a chance for snow at lower elevations.
Monday evening, a cold front will bring northeasterly winds, pushing cold, wet air into the Front Range. Clouds will develop east of the Continental Divide, and light snow may occur due to upslope flow, though snow accumulation will be minimal. Plains areas will see less than 1 inch of snow, while the lower foothills could see 2-4 inches.
From Tuesday night into Wednesday, another trough will bring moderate snow to the metro and the plains. Snowfall of 3-5 inches is expected, with some localized heavier bands possible. We'll also be dealing with very cold air along with snow. Lows will be in the single digits Tuesday night and highs will only be in the teens on Wednesday afternoon.
Late Thursday through Saturday, Pacific moisture will bring moderate to heavy snow to the mountains. The models are uncertain about snow on the plains, with some showing light snow while others predict minimal accumulation. The heaviest snow is expected in the mountains, but the plains' forecast remains unclear.
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