After a lovely week with shirtsleeve temps in the 50s and 60s … abruptly, we have a Winter Storm Watch. Yikes.
The National Weather Service in Denver has issued a Winter Storm Watch… which is in effect from this evening through Saturday morning.
Scattered rain and snow showers will develop this evening before turning to all snow by midnight. In addition… strong northerly winds will develop with wind speeds of 20 to 35 mph with gusts to 50 mph possible… especially east of Interstate 25. There is a potential for 2 to 6 inches of snow from this storm… with the higher amounts east and south of the Denver area.
Remember… a Winter Storm Watch means there is a potential for a hazardous winter weather event in and close to the watch area. Significant snow accumulations may occur that could impact travel.