DENVER (CBS4) – We have a very cold Saturday on the way to eastern Colorado and, believe it or not, another arctic air wave will push into the plains on Valentine’s Day. It will keep temperatures around 10 degrees or less throughout the weekend for most locations along and east of Interstate 25.
The map below shows the maximum limit for potential high temperatures today in the Denver metropolitan area. This map is generous. In fact, we can’t even warm up like that. Some places can be below 5 degrees.
As we move into Saturday afternoon, snow will develop along the Front Range, as storm systems approach the western United States. The snow should last through the night and Sunday morning.
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The National Weather Service issued a Winter Climate Warning for all of eastern Colorado, including the entire Interstate 25 urban corridor. We expect a very light and fluffy snowfall, with most of the Denver metropolitan area reaching the strip. 3-6 inches.
When a second cold wave hits, overnight temperatures will drop well below zero on Sunday morning. Just add a light breeze and we can see the thermal sensation values fall in the range of -20 to -30 degrees.
It is critical that you protect people, pets and pipes this weekend. Large animals that cannot enter will need robust shelter and water that will not freeze.
Valentine’s Day will become the coldest on record in Denver’s climate record, with high temperatures struggling to reach between 0 and 5 degrees. On Sunday night and early Monday, we were able to see temperatures close to -20 degrees in some areas where we see some partial clearing. If we remain cloudy, the lows are likely to be in the range of -6 to -12 degrees.
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It will take a few days, but the warmest weather will be back next weekend with the highs closest to where they should be at this time of year. Stay with CBS4 for the latest forecast information.
