DENVER (KDVR) — It will be a mild start to the day on Monday, with highs staying warm. A winter storm will bring rain, snow and gusty winds by the evening, making for a slippery start to Tuesday morning in the Denver weather forecast.
Tuesday is a Pinpoint Weather Alert Day due to the early morning snow, which is expected to have bigger impacts in communities along the Palmer Divide and foothills.
Denver will enjoy sunshine for the first half of Monday, with mild highs topping out in the lower 60s.
Clouds will increase through the afternoon as snow builds into the high country. The Front Range could see a quick evening rain shower before a switch to snow overnight.
Winds will also pick up this evening.
Pinpoint Weather: Daily forecast on March 3
Winter storm warnings, winter weather advisories and blizzard warnings go into effect Monday evening and expire by Tuesday evening.
Pinpoint Weather: Winter weather advisories on March 3
Denver will see cloudy skies and some light snow showers as temperatures dip into the lower 30s.
Some melting is expected in the city, but higher elevations, like along the Palmer Divide, will see the snow stick. This could lead to issues for the Tuesday morning commute along the divide and into the foothills, so that’s why a Pinpoint Weather Alert Day has been issued.
Also, high winds overnight could create blizzard conditions across the plains. The National Weather Service issued blizzard warnings across several counties in northeast Colorado, impacting towns like Castle Rock, Bennett, Limon, Akron and Julesburg. The warnings go into effect starting late Monday night and overnight Tuesday, and last through the afternoon.
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Winds will also be breezy Monday night, blowing snow across the Eastern Plains.
Pinpoint Weather: Overnight forecast on March 3
On Tuesday, most of the snow will end by late morning, as some partial clearing is expected by the afternoon. Winds will stay breezy through the afternoon, with some light snow possible in the foothills through the second half of the day.
Wednesday has a mix of sun and clouds with lighter winds and highs in the upper 40s.
Pinpoint Weather: Statewide snow totals on March 3
Pinpoint Weather: Metro area snow totals on March 3
Thursday has clouds building in again with a light breeze and highs in the lower 50s. Late Thursday, Denver could see some light snow push through, adding a light dusting by Friday morning.
Friday has morning snow chances with cloudy skies and cooler highs in the lower 40s. Drivers may find some slippery spots Friday morning.
Pinpoint Weather 7-day forecast for Denver on March 3
Saturday brings mainly sunny skies back into the forecast with more seasonal highs in the lower 50s. Sunday is even nicer with abundant sunshine and highs climbing into the lower 60s.
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