Colorado’s Front Range wakes up to a sharp 29-degree chill in Denver, while snow thickens over the mountains west of the city. Headlights glow along I-70 as drivers prepare for deteriorating travel by mid to late afternoon.
The National Weather Service in Denver/Boulder says snow will steadily increase in the high country today and continue through tonight. Hazardous travel is expected for the afternoon and evening commute, especially across western Grand and Jackson counties.
Snow totals will range from 4 to 10 inches in the mountains, with 6 to 14 inches possible in parts of Jackson and western Grand counties. Locally higher amounts could fall on favored peaks. Roads over Berthoud Pass and Rabbit Ears Pass may turn slick quickly. Plan extra time if heading west.
Denver itself stays mostly sunny today with a high near 61 degrees. Conditions remain dry across the metro through tonight. Thursday introduces a 30 percent chance of rain after late morning, with highs near 59. Cooler air follows Thursday night as temperatures dip into the low 30s.
Valentine’s Weekend trends quieter. Friday brings a slight rain chance and a high near 56. Saturday turns sunny and cooler near 58, then milder Sunday with highs in the mid-60s.
Early next week hints at a warming trend across much of the central U.S., including Colorado. Highs may push toward the upper 60s by Washington’s Birthday, reinforcing a February thaw pattern.
Five Day Outlook for Denver, Colorado:
Today: Mostly sunny, high near 61.
Tonight: Mostly cloudy, low near 35.
Thursday: 30% chance of rain after late morning, high near 59.
Friday: 30% chance of rain, high near 56.
Saturday: Sunny, high near 58.
