After the recent freezing drizzle event that glazed the entire area in ice, our attention quickly turns to an approaching winter storm that will bring a round of snow to the area on Friday. We discuss the setup, timing and expected snowfall amounts in what will be an all-snow upslope event for mainly the western Denver Metro area.
Premium Storm Update (1/21/22 7:00AM): We do a final check on the latest model runs and discuss the potential for heavier bands of snow now appearing in the short-range models. We give our final thoughts on the storm and discuss the slight changes being made to our snow forecast amounts. READ HERE.
⦁❶⦁ One last mild day in the 50’s before things turn colder for the rest of the week
⦁❷⦁ Two cold fronts will arrive today, the second of which this evening will usher in a shallow Arctic airmass
⦁❸⦁ Freezing fog and drizzle will develop late tonight into Wednesday with a light glaze of ice making for slick travel in spots
⦁❹⦁ There will be another chance of winter weather on Friday (light snow)
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