![]() “…The current Warnings and Advisories will remain unchanged at this point, but be sure to note this forecast is far from certain. “At this time, we still think the upslope component will generally win out since there is some forcing aloft as well, but we have nudged up our amounts a couple more inches from the base of the foothills eastward to about I-25,” NWS forecasters said in the update. The NWS is also watching whether or not conditions will develop to force some of the heavier snow stemming from the upslope conditions further east toward the Denver area. Tuesday there could be some heavier bands that develop Tuesday evening with snowfall rates of a half-inch to one inch per hour. The NWS in Boulder said in its updated forecast discussion just before 3 p.m. The snow is not expected to be as heavy east of I-25, with 6-8 inches expected in Castle Rock, 3-4 inches at Denver International Airport and about 6-8 inches in Greeley, the latest NWS forecast says. Because this will be an upslope snow event, the highest snow totals are expected to be seen in the foothills west of Denver and north to Wyoming, according to the NWS in Boulder. The latest forecast predicts about 4-8 inches of snow in Denver and about 7 to 14 inches for the foothills. The Front Range foothills were already upgreaded to winter storm warnings and plains to winter weather advisories ahead of the snowstorm, which hit Tuesday afternoon and will continue to dump snow into late Wednesday. Wednesday evening from just west of I-25 from the Colorado-Wyoming border line south to Castle Rock and east. The NWS says another 6 inches of snow could fall under the band. The weather service has issued a winter storm warning from 5 p.m. Click here for more.ĭENVER – The National Weather Service has upgraded the Denver metro to winter storm warnings early Wednesday due to a band of snow over the metro area. We have a new story with the latest on what to expect through the day Wednesday. Very strong winds, well in excess of Red Flag Criteria combined with moderate to low humidity.įires will spread very quickly with spot fires common.įire control is extremely difficult due to very strong winds.UPDATE (Wednesday, 6:57 a.m.): A band of heavy snow fell across part of the Denver metro area overnight, dumping more than 7 inches in areas, and snow is expected to continue into the afternoon before bitter cold temperatures set in. Open fires can quickly escape and are very difficult to control, even for experienced fire fighters.Ĭonditions exceed minimum criteria for a Red Flag Warning in most cases. Increasing winds and lower humidity contribute to drying fuels.įires escape control more easily and containment is difficult for inexperienced fire personnel. To avoid windier and drier conditions from midday through mid-afternoon.Īll open burning is discouraged due to increased wind and lower humidity except by experienced fire personnel. Open burning is usually safe with the proper precautions.īurning should be done in the early morning and late evening Today Hourly 10-Day Calendar History Wundermap accesstime 8:37 PM MDT on J(GMT -6) Updated 2 days ago - 54 75 F like 75 Clear N 3 Gusts 3mph Tomorrow's temperature is. ![]() ![]() Residents should always check on local ordinances that prohibit open burning under any conditions. Open burning is usually safe with proper containers and precautions under low fire danger conditions. ![]()
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