Denver, CO — Colorado is settling into the coldest stretch of the season as a prolonged wave of Arctic air grips the region through Monday night. According to the National Weather Service in Denver/Boulder, temperatures will struggle to reach the freezing mark across much of the plains today and Monday, while overnight lows plunge into the single digits and lower teens.
The cold pattern will be accompanied by several rounds of light snow and flurries. The first, already tapering off by mid-morning Saturday, will be followed by another system expected to develop Sunday into Sunday night. A third weak disturbance may bring additional light snow on Wednesday, though any Wednesday accumulations look minor.
The NWS reports that mountain areas and some spots along the foothills may see slick travel conditions at times, especially where brief bursts of snow occur. Snowfall amounts will generally remain light, but timing and cold temperatures could still create slick roads, particularly during the nighttime and early-morning hours.
High temperatures across the plains will remain stuck in the upper 20s and lower 30s, while mountain communities will see readings in the teens and 20s through Monday. Wind chills will make it feel even colder, especially during the overnight hours when temperatures plunge well below freezing.
Some moderation is expected Tuesday, with slightly warmer daytime highs, but forecasters say another cold push will arrive by Wednesday.
Residents across northern and eastern Colorado are urged to dress in layers, limit time outdoors, and take precautions to protect pets, livestock, and exposed plumbing from the bitter cold. Drivers should also remain alert for slick spots, particularly near the foothills, higher terrain, and shaded roadways.
