Denver residents will be experiencing a significant temperature increase on Thursday, with highs reaching the low 40s after starting the day with lows near zero. The National Weather Service in Boulder predicts mostly sunny skies, with wind chill values as low as -7 due to south winds. The evening will bring mostly cloudy skies with a low of 25 and east winds shifting to south southwest.
Travelers should be aware of potential snowfall in the mountains from Thursday night to Saturday, impacting passes with moderate to heavy snow. Lower elevations can expect light snow on Friday night and the possibility of a second storm system on late Monday into Tuesday.
The 4-day forecast for Denver includes increasing clouds on Friday with a high near 55, and a chance of rain in the afternoon. Saturday is expected to bring snow, mainly after 11 a.m., with a high near 34 and gusty winds. Sunday will see mostly sunny skies with a high of 42, and Monday has a slight chance of snow in the morning followed by rain and snow later in the day with a high near 51.
Overall, residents should prepare for a mix of weather conditions in the upcoming days, with snow in the mountains and some precipitation in Denver. Stay tuned for further updates from the National Weather Service.