Arctic air, snow could impact Denver for Broncos AFC Championship game
A reinforcing surge of cold air will be in place for the Broncos game Sunday, with a chance for light snow.
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A reinforcing surge of cold air will be in place for the Broncos game Sunday, with a chance for light snow.
Dangerously cold temperatures have moved into Colorado and most people in the state should be ready for more accumulating snowfall.
Avalanche danger is expected to increase across Colorado's high country heading into the weekend as a new round of snow moves into the mountains.
Skywatchers across Colorado may get a rare treat Monday night as increased solar activity could push the northern lights far enough south to become visible in parts of the state with a Kp value of 8 out of 9.
A winter weather system brought measurable snowfall to parts of Colorado, with the heaviest amounts reported in the foothills, mountains, and sections of the Eastern Plains.
Colorado will see a brief return to wintry weather Sunday, with light snow developing and continuing into early Monday morning, potentially creating slick travel conditions for the Monday morning commute.
A chilly but active weather day is shaping up across Colorado as we head into a busy Saturday, with lingering snow in the high country and gusty winds and elevated fire danger on the plains.
Backcountry users across Colorado are being urged to remain cautious after several recent human-triggered avalanches, even as visible warning signs in the snowpack begin to fade.
Colorado will see a quiet and mild stretch of weather to start the workweek, with above-average temperatures and dry conditions.
The coldest air arrives Friday night, with lows dropping into the low teens across the plains and urban corridor, and even colder readings expected in the foothills and mountain valleys.
It has been a slow and frustrating start to the ski season across Colorado, but history suggests there may still be reason for cautious optimism.
Saturday will bring another mild and dry day across the Front Range, with afternoon highs climbing into the low 60s. After a sunny start, cloud cover will gradually increase during the afternoon and into the evening, though no precipitation is expected.
A Special Avalanche Advisory is in effect for the Elk and West Elk Mountains, as new snowfall is expected to create dangerous avalanche conditions heading into the holiday weekend.
Colorado's weather settles into a quieter pattern on Saturday, with snow continuing in the mountains, cooler air moving onto the plains, and a brief window of elevated fire danger for parts of the Front Range.
Colorado's drought conditions remain unchanged this week, as a continued lack of moisture keeps much of the state drier than normal.