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Cold Front Sweeps Colorado, Bringing Rain, Gusty Winds and Early Mountain Snow

Forecasters expect the week's coldest day Tuesday, followed by a gradual warmup.

Overview

  • Scattered showers and thunderstorms develop along the I-25 corridor and eastern plains Monday afternoon and evening, with most storms staying below severe limits.
  • North winds shift in behind the front with gusts near 30 mph, dropping temperatures quickly from earlier warmth.
  • Snow levels lower to around 9,000 feet, possibly near 8,500 feet by early Tuesday, with accumulations on higher northern Front Range peaks.
  • Slick travel is possible late Monday night into Tuesday morning on mountain passes such as Berthoud Pass and areas near Trail Ridge Road.
  • Tuesday features widespread showers and the week's coolest highs in the 50s to low 60s for Denver, with a First Alert Weather Day in effect and patchy frost possible in mountain valleys by Wednesday.