Forecast updated

Things continue to come together in such a way that we may, just may see a little snow here in Denver this evening and tonight. The National Weather Service expects most locations will see 2 inches or less, but cautions that some areas may see higher amounts.

We are still on track for a pretty good warming trend after a chilly day Monday.

Another storm to skirt Denver, wallop mountains

With maybe our best chance for snow of the season so far it remains far more likely that we will see nothing than see any accumulating snow. The next winter storm has rolled into the Pacific Northwest, and much like the past several systems it will bring a healthy helping of snow to much of the Intermountain West. Most of Colorado's high country is bracing for another foot plus of snow, while Denver is only expected to get some light snow or snow showers overnight Sunday.

After a chilly day Monday, temps warm into the 50s for most of the week. The next (small) chance for precip will come again at the end of the week.

Snowy West

No big changes to our forecast over the last few days except for a slight chance for snow being introduced for Wednesday as the cold front mentioned in the previous blog slides through. At this point little to no accumulation is expected.

The rest of the western United States is bracing for more wild weather as another Pacific storm has roared onshore. Check out this warning map from the National Weather Service showing a good third of the country under winter weather warnings and advisories. The image on the right shows the snow developing (The Weather Channel).

More mountain snow, Denver remains dry

Ski resorts across Colorado's high country are basking in what is shaping up to be one of the best Novembers in recent memory. Many mountain locations picked up two feet of snow last week, and are bracing for more of the white stuff in the coming days. According to the Denver Post, some locations could pick up as much as four feet of snow this week, a scary headline for one of the busiest travel times of the year. The good news (if you want to call it that) is that the densely populated front-range will once again be spared, and travel in and out of DIA should not be interrupted. While forecasters are calling for the coldest temperatures of the season to roll into Denver on Wednesday, at this time it does not look like any snow will be accompanying it (NWS). Temps should rebound nicely going into next weekend, and the wait for Denver's first (real) snow will continue...

This image from the National Weather Service, and edited by yours truly, shows winter storm warnings from California to Colorado, but nothing east of the Divide.

Snow pounds mountains, warming trend for plains

So far it has been a typical La Nina winter: dry, windy and warmer than average on the plains, dryer than average for the southern mountains, and decent snow for the northern mountains. It does not look like this trend will get bucked anytime soon as warm weather is expected to return to the metro area to finish the week and our first real snow will be put on hold. Meanwhile winter storm warnings continue for the northern mountains where many locations have been socked in for days.

Pick day of the week looks to be Thursday when highs could reach the mid 60s. Slightly cooler for the weekend, but still not bad for mid November.

What a storm!

We must have picked up at LEAST a trace of snow in the city this morning. Incredible.

The forecast calls for more wild weather as several more systems will clip the state over the next several days. Saturday afternoon, and Sunday as well, both have "slight chances" for snow. As it stands little to no accumulation is expected. Will let you know if things change! Temps will remain cool into next week.

First storm well underway

There was no mistaking the cold front as it came plowing through this afternoon. Behind it? Cold air and snow - the first of the season. Many locations, especially to the north will see little to no accumulation with snow rapidly diminishing this evening, while other snow-favored locations to our south could see several inches of the slushy white stuff.

Our focus will quickly turn to Thursday as a even stronger system is expected to bring more snow to the region. The latest forecast discussion from the National Weather Service says it is likely that winter weather advisories will likely be posted late tonight as things seem to be on track for some accumulating snow late Wednesday and through the day Thursday. Stay tuned!

Cool and unsettled weather will continue through the weekend with several disturbances clipping our state. Temps will be near normal.

Summer's Last Hurrah?

Snow may finally fly across the metro area this week. After flirting with record highs across Colorado on Saturday, most locations in the state are in for a big change coming as soon as Monday. Denver should sneak in one more beautiful day to start the week, but will see a chance of snow and cooler temps by Tuesday. Thursday looks to bring the best chance for measurable precip to the area as highs are expected to hold in the 30s with the passage of a stronger cold front. The National Weather Service warns that there is still plenty of uncertainty with this system, and depending on the model we could be too far north for the best snow or on target for things could get interesting around here. With the system still several days out there is plenty of time to work out the details.

One thing is for sure, it won't be 80 degrees any time soon as it looks like we are in for an extended period of unsettled weather. Highs are expected to stay at or below seasonal norms for the period, with lows possibly dipping into this teens this weekend.

Sunshine and warmth continues...

The first week of November is shaping up to be another dry beautiful one as high pressure continues to dominate our weather. With the average first snowfall for Denver already come and gone, it looks like it will be at least a week (likely longer) before any potential storms come our way.

Highs this week are expected to stay in the 60s to low 70s, with lows hovering around 40 degrees.

Enjoy!