Snow in May not as cool as snow in December

Unfortunately, weather happens with little regard to how we feel about it. After summer-like conditions today (highs broke 80 degrees in many locations) we are in for a reality check tomorrow. The cold, wet weather - which is not all that uncommon for Denver this time of year - is returning with a punch, dropping highs nearly 30 degrees Thursday from where we were today. Scattered rain and rain/snow mixes are in the forecast nearly every day through the weekend. While lows may drop into the 30s several nights in row, we likely wont be seeing any blizzards here in town... it'll be just cool and wet enough to make things uncomfortable at times.

Not an awesome forecast for all my faithful readers who will likely be attending a moving party Friday and Saturday and then the event-of-the-year Saturday with the Oblio's Arrow CD release at the Larimer Lounge. High Saturday are forecast to be in the low 50s with drizzle. Ugh.

Rain and snow back in the forecast, briefly

Rain and snow showers have been developing all afternoon, and that trend will likely continue through the night. The going forecast calls for a 90% chance of rain/snow tonight with lows dipping into the lower 30s. This system will be short lived with sunny skies back in the forecast tomorrow. By mid week we could be approaching the upper 70s!

Flirting with snow?

Springtime in the Rockies can be quite spectacular when it comes to weather, and the next 48 hours are gearing up to be just that. The latest forecast from the National Weather Service shows a barrage of weather advisories issued across the state, including: winter weather warnings, winter weather advisories, winter storm watches, tornado warnings, tornado watching, severe thunderstorm warnings, flood advisories... the list goes on.
At this time any precipitation to fall in Denver looks to be all rain over the next few days. Areas to our south and west (i.e. Castle Rock) may end up with a late-Spring whopper of a snowstorm if temperatures drop enough tomorrow evening. Many mountain locations are bracing for 15 - 30 inches of snow!

Take a look at the current radar and warning map (click to enlarge):

Unsettled Weather

Nothing too tremendous to talk about, but along with slightly cooler weather this week comes the chance for April showers. A 30 to 40 percent chance of rain each day with even a chance for a rain/snow mix by Thursday night. Friday looks to be the coolest day of the week with highs in the 50s, accompanied by another chance for rain and sleet.

Cooler Weather, Briefly

Cooler weather is on tap for the next few days. Friday and Saturday highs are expected to drop into the 50s with a decent chance of rain tomorrow.

The Sixties

Should be mid 60s for the next oh... week... or longer. No big storms on the horizon as you might have gathered. A chance of showers later in the week, but that's about it. Enjoy!

Quick Shot of Snow

A cold front dropping through the area overnight will bring a quick round of snow to the Denver area. Anywhere from a dusting to 3 inches can be expected. The mountains and northeast plains remain under winter weather advisories and warnings through the night with decent snow accumulation expected.

Mountain Snow

Another system is bringing another much needed round of snow to the high country. Many mountain locations north of I-70 could be measuring this storm in feet before it is all said and done. For the plains, not so much. Today, however, will be noticeably colder than yesterday, with highs struggling to make it out of the 40s. Some rain and snow showers may drift off the foothills today and tonight - but would not expect anything in terms of accumulation. By later in the week the 60s will return, with 67 degrees predicted for first pitch of the Rockies' Home Opener!