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Cold Weather through Monday Morning

Current Winter Weather Highlights

Snow Through Saturday

Additional Snow Sunday

Arctic air will cover the plains through Monday morning, with readings dipping to single digits and likely below zero in most spots each morning this weekend. With breezy winds across the eastern plains, wind chill readings could be as low as -20F, which means frostbite would be possible in less than 30 minutes. Dress warmly in several layers of clothing, including a hat and mittens, and avoid prolonged outdoor exposure. In addition, areas of light snow will continue through Saturday, with another round possible on Sunday. Mainly light snow accumulations can be anticipated, but it will still lead to slick travel conditions.

Colder temperatures expected tomorrow as Arctic air continues to push into Colorado. A Cold Weather Advisory is in effect for the northeast and east central plains through 9 AM Monday, and in effect for the northern I-25 corridor from midnight Sunday night through 9 AM Monday. Very cold wind chill temperatures as low as 22 below zero are expected. Additionally, a Winter Weather Advisory is in effect through 5 PM Saturday for the Central Mountains, where additional snow accumulations between 4 and 9 inches are expected. Hazardous travel conditions will impact the Friday evening commute and Saturday AM ski traffic.

Light snow will continue tonight. Snow will then taper off and end by Saturday afternoon. Slick and slow travel can be expected, which may impact the Saturday morning ski commute.

A cold front will bring another round of light snow to the area Sunday afternoon and evening. Accumulations of T-3" is possible, with higher amounts west of I-25. Sunday night will be the coldest night of the weekend, with below zero to single digits expected.