Denver, CO – Warm temperatures return across the Front Range today ahead of Colorado’s next storm system, bringing elevated fire weather concerns before mountain snow arrives overnight.
According to the US National Weather Service in Boulder, highs Monday will climb to the low 70s across the Denver metro area, including Aurora, Lakewood and surrounding communities in Jefferson and Arapahoe counties. The mountains and valleys will see highs ranging from 29 to 59 degrees, with snow developing in higher elevations Monday night.
Forecasters say elevated to near-critical fire weather conditions are possible Monday afternoon across the southern foothills and Palmer Divide due to low humidity and wind gusts up to 30 mph. Areas near Castle Rock, Monument and portions of Douglas and El Paso counties could see the highest fire risk during peak afternoon heating.
Rain is expected to spread into the plains Tuesday, while mountain snow continues. Tuesday temperatures along the Urban Corridor are forecast to fall into the 50s, with highs in the 20s to 40s in mountain areas. By Wednesday, drier conditions return with sunshine and highs rebounding into the 60s across much of the Denver metro area.
Travelers heading into the high country late Monday or early Tuesday should prepare for winter driving conditions, especially over higher passes.
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