As Denverites wrap up in layers to combat the chill of early December, the forecast suggests there’s a bit more winter wonder in store. According to the National Weather Service, the high for today in Denver is expected to be a brisk 45 degrees with winds shifting from south southwest to west northwest as the day progresses. Tonight, the mercury dips to around 25 degrees, under partly cloudy skies, while southeast winds morph into a southwesterly breeze.
The upcoming week appears to bring a mix of sun and clouds, with Monday’s forecast hitting a more comfortable high of 52 degrees. But hold on to your hats, because there could be gusts reaching up to 16 mph. Tuesday’s temperatures continue the upward trend, aiming for a high near 58 degrees, topped with gusty winds that could peak at 21 mph. As per the weather update, Wednesday and Thursday introduce a 20 percent chance of rain, with the latter also offering a chance of snow as the low nuzzles down to around 35 degrees.
For the more adventurous souls eager to hit the mountain slopes, caution is advised. The National Weather Service has issued a hazardous weather outlook for the mountains of northeast and north central Colorado. This weekend, conditions are expected to be dicey with “moderate to occasionally heavy snow” and strong winds that could produce serious gusts between 60 to 80 mph, especially across higher elevations. These gusts are causing areas of blowing snow, which could affect visibility and road safety into the evening…