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Winter Weather Update: Arctic chill and upslope-driven snow will engulf the area Thursday into Friday (Updated)

After the surprising minor wallop of snow earlier this week and a brief reprieve on Wednesday, things turn wintry again quickly Thursday into Friday as an Arctic cold front blasts across the Front Range. Shallow but prolonged upslope will produce a period of light, fluffy snow accompanied by bitter cold temperatures. The area in and around Boulder is most favored during this event. In this winter weather update, we discuss the timing of when snow starts and stops, how much snow to expect, which commutes will be impacted most, and just how cold it will get.

Premium Storm Update (11/17/22 7:00AM): Overnight model runs have stuck to their guns and forecast confidence remains high regarding the incoming fluffy snow that will develop this morning and continue roughly 24 hours into early Friday! We provide a brief update on the timing of the snow, check in on the all the overnight model runs, and discuss a few changes we’re making to our snowfall forecast amounts — hint: they are going up a tad! READ HERE

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This Week in Colorado Weather: November 14, 2022

A cold northwest flow persists through the extended period which will favor well below normal temperatures all week long in the Front Range. We are watching a few shots of snow in this flow as well, with the best chance coming late in the week as upslope and potential jet-forced snow bands come together. Read on for more details and what weather we can expect this week.

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This Week in Colorado Weather: November 7, 2022

This week’s weather across the Front Range will be almost a carbon copy of last week. That is, dry and mild conditions holding through Wednesday before much colder temperatures and snow arrive on Thursday. At this time, the snow potential appears minor at best as a huge winter storm system takes an unfavorable track directly over our area. The bigger story will be the cold temperatures it ushers in and just how long they stick around afterwards. Read on for all the details.

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Winter Weather Update: Another, better chance for everyone’s first accumulating snow Thursday evening

After a stunning weather-Wednesday, winter conditions are on the horizon again for Thursday as a big storm system moves into Colorado from the west. This one will bring much colder temperatures Thursday and widespread light to moderate snow to the area Thursday evening. Confidence is high that that most everyone will finally get their first accumulating snowfall of the season with this notably colder situation. We discuss the latest timing on the change-over to snow and provide our snowfall forecast map.

Premium Storm Update (11/3/22 7:00AM): Overnight model runs confirm the situation — the accumulating snow for all this evening remains on-track! We provide a brief update on the timing of the snow, how it will impact the evening commute, and discuss a few changes we’re making to our snowfall forecast amounts this morning. READ HERE

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This Week in Colorado Weather: October 31, 2022

Warm temperatures will be the story through midweek in the 60s to near 70 degrees with a ridge of high pressure slowly sliding eastward, including picture-perfect conditions for Halloween evening festivities. However, the pattern shifts much colder and potentially snowy late Thursday into Friday. There remains considerable model uncertainty right now but there are definitely good chances for snow later in the week. Stay tuned and read on for more details.

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Winter Weather Update: The first snow of the season is likely Thursday morning, but exactly how much remains dubious

The first potential accumulating snow event of the season is knocking on the door! A quick-moving system will scoot across Colorado late Wednesday night into Thursday bringing a period of precipitation to the area. Temperatures will be just cold enough for rain to change to snow across most of the Front Range and likely will accumulate on grassy surfaces a tad. Weather models remain torn on exactly how much snow will fall with this system as there are signs that some more moderate snow bands may form. We discuss the latest developments on the storm and provide our snowfall forecast map.

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This Week in Colorado Weather: October 24, 2022

Following the active day of weather in Colorado on Sunday — from thunderstorm to snow to blowing dust — things quiet down to begin the week. However, it won’t remain that way for too long! Our next storm system will approach mid-week bringing a chance of rain and possibly accumulating snow to the Denver Metro area. The Mountains will likely pick up another round of powder as well.  Let’s take a look at the weather week ahead for the Front Range.

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