Winter Weather Advisory for Denver
A winter weather advisory will go into effect for the next 24 hours starting midnight Thursday for the High Mountain Parks, the Front Range Foothills, the Park Range mountains, and the Palmer Divide. This advisory comes as Denver has been experiencing unseasonably warm temperatures this winter, with the last measurable snowfall recorded on January 25.
Forecasts indicate that Denver is expected to receive between 1 and 3 inches of snow on Friday, with localized snowfall rates of 1-2 inches per hour expected under the heaviest snow bands. The heaviest amounts of snow are anticipated to fall in the southern foothills, where totals could reach up to a foot.
Additionally, a winter storm warning will be in effect from midnight Thursday through midnight Friday for the Front Range mountains, the Medicine Bow Range, the mountains of Summit County, and the Mosquito Range. This warning signals the potential for significant travel disruptions and hazardous conditions.
Stacey Donaldson, a local meteorologist, noted, “Overall, it looks like light amounts of snowfall … should be pretty slushy here for our area; it’s just been so warm lately.” This highlights the unusual weather patterns that have characterized the winter season in Denver.
High temperatures for the I-25 corridor are expected to be in the mid to upper 30s on Friday, a stark contrast to the warmer weather experienced in recent weeks. Following the storm, milder and drier weather is projected to return on Saturday, with a high of 50 degrees.
As residents prepare for the impending snow, commuters are advised to anticipate slick conditions in the morning. A cold front will slide in overnight, bringing cooler air and the potential for more substantial snowfall.
With 39 days since there has been anything but a trace of snow in Denver, this winter storm could finally provide the snowfall many have been waiting for. There’s a strong chance Denver will finally get some snow at the end of the week, bringing relief to those longing for winter weather.
Details remain unconfirmed regarding the exact impact of the storm, but the community is urged to stay informed and prepared as the situation develops.
