7:00 AM | **80 degrees today and then accumulating snow likely on Wednesday**

6-Day Forecast

Today

Mostly sunny, breezy, very warm, highs near 80 degrees (normal high is now 65 degrees)

Tonight

Partly cloudy, breezy, cool, lows near 50 degrees

Tuesday

Partly sunny, still mild, chance for a shower or thunderstorm, mid-to-upper 60’s

Tuesday Night

Mostly cloudy, turning much colder, chance for rain showers early and snow showers late, mid 30’s by morning

Wednesday

Cloudy, much colder, snow likely with accumulations on the order of 2-4 inches possible, mid-to-upper 30's

Thursday

Mostly sunny, not as cold, but still way below normal, mid 40’s

Friday

Partly sunny, milder, mid-to-upper 50’s

Saturday

Partly sunny, cool, breezy, mid 50’s

Discussion

The warm pattern that began a couple of days ago will continue to start the new week and record-breaking heat for the day is not out of the question; however, major changes are coming by mid-week. An upper level trough of low pressure will move across the region by mid-week and this will drag much colder air back into the southern Rockies by Wednesday morning. Initially, there is the threat for some rain shower activity associated with this transition from very warm to very cold and by Wednesday it should be cold enough for accumulating snow - perhaps on the order of 2-4 inches in and around the Denver metro region.

Video

httpv://youtu.be/gSvLmyx_DQk

7:00 AM | A nice break in temperatures for the weekend with 70 degrees or higher on both days

6-Day Forecast

Today

Mostly sunny, pleasantly cool, highs in the mid 60’s

Tonight

Partly cloudy, chilly, lows in the upper 30's

Saturday

Mostly sunny, warmer, low 70’s

Saturday Night

Partly cloudy, chilly, low 40’s

Sunday

Mostly sunny, warm, low-to-mid 70’s

Monday

Mostly sunny, continued warm, low 70’s

Tuesday

Partly sunny, not as warm, chance of showers, mid 60’s

Wednesday

Partly sunny, even colder, low-to-mid 50’s

Discussion

A warming trend will continue into the weekend as upper level high pressure ridge continues to build into the region. The warming trend will reach a peak with high temperatures at or above 70 degrees on Saturday, Sunday and Monday, but then a broad upper level trough will head into the region by the middle of next week bringing colder air back with it.

Video

httpv://youtu.be/4hTsgBHpOxo

7:00 AM | Nice way to finish the work week, but marine flow reforms this weekend with late night and early morning low clouds into early next week

6-Day Forecast

Today

Mostly sunny, breezy and cool, highs in the mid 60’s

Tonight

Becoming mostly cloudy, breezy, cool, lows in the mid-to-upper 50’s

Saturday

Early morning fog then becoming mostly sunny, breezy, cool, mid-to-upper 60’s

Saturday Night

Mostly cloudy, some fog possible late, cool, lows in the mid 50’s

Sunday

Early morning fog then becoming mostly sunny, breezy, cool, mid 60’s

Monday

Early morning fog then becoming mostly sunny, cool, low-to-mid 60’s

Tuesday

Early morning fog then becoming mostly sunny, cool, low-to-mid 60’s

Wednesday

Early morning fog then becoming mostly sunny, cool, low-to-mid 60’s

Discussion

A weak upper level low pressure system has moved away from the region, and the work week will end on a nice note. However, the persistent marine flow of air that we’ve had this week will reform over the weekend and, as a result, there will be continued late night and early morning low clouds and fog along coastal regions into early next week.

Video

httpv://youtu.be/4hTsgBHpOxo

7:00 AM | 70 degrees or higher for highs this weekend and early next week

6-Day Forecast

Today

Mostly sunny, much milder, highs in the low-to-mid 60’s

Tonight

Partly cloudy, chilly, lows in the upper 30’s

Friday

Mostly sunny, mild, mid 60’s

Friday Night

Partly cloudy, chilly, upper 30’s

Saturday

Mostly sunny, warmer, low 70's

Sunday

Mostly sunny, warm, low 70’s

Monday

Partly sunny, warm, low 70’s

Tuesday

Partly sunny, not as warm, chance for showers, low-to-mid 60’s

Discussion

A warming trend will continue today with zonal flow aloft (ie west-to-east) while weak systems pass through the region. As upper level high pressure ridge continues to build into the region this weekend, the warming trend will reach a peak with high temperatures at 70 degrees or above on Saturday, Sunday and Monday.

7:00 AM | Persistent marine flow continues the pattern of late night and early morning low clouds and fog into early next week

6-Day Forecast

Today

Early morning clouds and a few scattered showers then gradually becoming mainly sunny, windy and cool, highs in the low-to-mid 60’s

Tonight

Mostly cloudy, fog possible late, cool, lows in the mid 50’s

Friday

Early morning fog then becoming mostly sunny, cool, low-to-mid 60’s

Friday Night

Mostly cloudy, some fog possible late, cool, lows in the mid 50’s

Saturday

Early morning fog then becoming mostly sunny, cool, mid 60’s

Sunday

Early morning fog then becoming mostly sunny, cool, low-to-mid 60’s

Monday

Early morning fog then becoming mostly sunny, cool, mid 60’s

Tuesday

Early morning fog then becoming mostly sunny, cool, low-to-mid 60’s

Discussion

A weak upper level low pressure system will enhance the chances for some light rain early today, but it’ll pull away from the area later today. The persistent marine flow of air that we’ve had this week will continue for the next several days with continued late night and early morning low clouds and fog along coastal regions.

12:10 PM | What a difference a year makes in terms of nationwide snow and cold

Discussion

The starting game time temperature yesterday in Denver, Colorado in an afternoon game between the Rockies and Braves was only 23 degrees which made it the coldest temperature ever at the start of a game in major league baseball history. The normal high temperature this time of year in Denver is 63 degrees. In fact, the only reason they were playing a make-up game in Denver on Tuesday afternoon was due to the fact that several inches of snow postponed the Monday night game. This type of springtime cold and snow has been the rule, and not the exception, for the last several weeks across the region from the southern Rockies to the northern Plains and Upper Midwest, and it is an amazing turnaround compared to one year ago.

According to NOAA snow cover data, 91.9% of the Upper Midwest is currently covered by snow and this contrasts with just 0.4% at the same time one year ago. The dramatic turnaround in snow and cold has not just been confined to the month of April and to the Upper Midwest only. On a nationwide basis, there have been 3303 cold weather records set in the last week as compared with 608 warm records according to National Climatic Data Center (NCDC) statistics. Since the beginning of 2013, there have been 10,795 cold weather records set (6493 low max, 4302 low min) as compared with 2285 set last year by this same time according to NCDC. As far as snowfall is concerned, there have been 5606 snow records set this year nationwide as compared to 2538 records set last year including 170 stations that have set monthly records for April and 23 stations that have set daily records for snow accumulations.

Looking ahead, there are definite signs that the brutal springtime cold and snow is now winding down for the southern Rockies and Northern Plains and Upper Midwest as an overall nationwide pattern change is now underway that should bring about much more normal springtime conditions. In fact, Denver, Colorado, which bottomed out in the teens yesterday morning, will likely climb to 70+ degrees by the upcoming weekend.

7:00 AM | Continuation of late night and early morning low clouds and fog

6-Day Forecast

Today

Early morning fog; otherwise, mostly cloudy skies, cool, highs in the mid 60’s

Tonight

Mostly cloudy, showers possible, cool, lows in the mid 50’s

Thursday

Early morning showers possible then becoming partly sunny, cool, low-to-mid 60’s

Thursday Night

Mostly cloudy, some fog possible late, cool, lows in the mid 50’s

Friday

Early morning fog then becoming mostly sunny, cool, low-to-mid 60’s

Saturday

Early morning fog then becoming mostly sunny, cool, mid 60’s

Sunday

Early morning fog then becoming mostly sunny, cool, mid 60’s

Monday

Early morning fog then becoming mostly sunny, cool, mid 60’s

Discussion

A weak upper level low pressure system will enhance the chances for some light rain tonight and early Thursday, but it’ll move out as we move through the rest of the week. The general marine flow of air will continue, however, with continued late night and early morning low clouds and fog along coastal regions.

Video

httpv://youtu.be/bdQ3REAfSmw

7:00 AM | 70 degrees or higher likely this weekend!

6-Day Forecast

Today

Partly sunny, much milder, highs in the low 50's

Tonight

Partly cloudy, chilly, lows near 30 degrees

Thursday

Mostly sunny, even milder, low-to-mid 60’s

Thursday Night

Partly cloudy, chilly, mid 30’s

Friday

Mostly sunny, seasonal, mid 60’s

Saturday

Mostly sunny, mild, near 70

Sunday

Partly sunny, mild, low 70's

Monday

Partly sunny, still mild, near 70

Discussion

The deep upper level trough that pushed much colder air back into the region for the last couple of days and gave the region another significant springtime snow accumulation is now exiting to the east and a dramatic warm up should ensue. The game early Tuesday between the Rockies and Braves was the coldest ever played in Denver with a starting game temperature of 23 degrees. Temperatures today will climb past 50 degrees, still way below normal for this time of year, but much better than yesterday. The 70 degree mark is likely on both weekend days and the mild weather should continue early next week as well thanks to the building upper level ridge into the western states.

Video

httpv://youtu.be/bdQ3REAfSmw

7:00 AM | Hang in there...yet another springtime snow event winds down, but 70 degrees could happen by the weekend

6-Day Forecast

Today

Mostly cloudy with morning snow that could add another inch or so to the accumulation amounts, breezy, cold, highs in the mid 30’s (normal high is now 63 degrees)

Tonight

Partly cloudy, very cold, lows near 20 degrees

Wednesday

Mostly sunny, milder, low 50’s

Wednesday Night

Partly cloudy, chilly, near 30

Thursday

Mostly sunny, even milder, low 60’s

Friday

Mostly sunny, mild, mid 60’s

Saturday

Partly sunny, mild, near 70

Sunday

Partly sunny, mild, near 70

Discussion

Another springtime accumulating snow event is winding down this morning and there actually is a big change coming to the southern Rockies. The deep upper level trough that pushed much colder air back into the region on Monday will gradually exit to the east over the next couple of days and a dramatic warm up should ensue. Temperatures later this work week will climb to the 60’s and 70 degrees for highs is not out of the question as the weekend rolls around.

Video

httpv://youtu.be/FPNKtJFJj9Y

7:00 AM | Marine flow of air keeps late night and early morning low clouds and fog around for much of the week

6-Day Forecast

Today

Early morning fog then remaining mostly cloudy, cool, highs in the mid 60’s (normal high is now 67 degrees at LAX)

Tonight

Mostly cloudy, some fog possible late, cool, lows in the mid-to-upper 50’s

Wednesday

Early morning fog then remaining mostly cloudy, cool, highs in the mid 60’s

Wednesday Night

Mostly cloudy, some light rain and fog possible late, mild, lows in the mid 50’s

Thursday

Early morning fog and possibly a few showers then becoming partly sunny, cool, low-to-mid 60’s

Friday

Early morning fog then becoming mostly sunny, cool, mid 60’s

Saturday

Early morning fog then becoming mostly sunny, cool, mid 60’s

Sunday

Early morning fog then becoming mostly sunny, cool, mid 60’s

Discussion

A marine flow of air will continue for much of this week keeping temperatures on the cool side and generating some late night and early morning low clouds and fog; especially, along coastal regions. A weak upper level low pressure system will enhance the chances for some light rain on Wednesday night and early Thursday, but it’ll move out as we approach the weekend.

Video

httpv://youtu.be/FPNKtJFJj9Y