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Winter Storm Bringing Widespread Hazardous Weather to the Eastern U.S.

A rapidly-intensifying winter storm continues to bring heavy snow, high winds, and blizzard conditions over the Upper Midwest and Great Lakes through today. An Arctic front will lead in a period of gusty to high winds and sharply colder temperatures over the entire eastern U.S. Heavy lake effect snow is then expected from Lakes Erie and Ontario through New Year's Day. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Current conditions at

Denver - Centennial Airport (KAPA)

Lat: 39.56°NLon: 104.85°WElev: 5869ft.

A Few Clouds

41°F

5°C

Humidity 16%
Wind Speed SW 6 mph
Barometer 30.38 in (1032.1 mb)
Dewpoint -2°F (-19°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Wind Chill37°F (3°C)
Last update 29 Dec 10:53 am MST
Extended Forecast for

2 Miles WSW Highlands Ranch CO

  • Today

    Today: Sunny, with a high near 47. Southeast wind around 5 mph.

    High: 47 °F

    Sunny

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Clear, with a low around 26. South southwest wind 6 to 8 mph.

    Low: 26 °F

    Clear

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Sunny, with a high near 56. South southwest wind 5 to 7 mph becoming calm in the morning.

    High: 56 °F

    Sunny

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 30. Light and variable wind becoming southwest 5 to 8 mph in the evening.

    Low: 30 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 63. Southwest wind 3 to 7 mph.

    High: 63 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 37.

    Low: 37 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • New Year's Day

    New Year's Day: Mostly cloudy, with a high near 61.

    High: 61 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 37.

    Low: 37 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Friday

    Friday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 61.

    High: 61 °F

    Mostly Sunny

Detailed Forecast

Today
Sunny, with a high near 47. Southeast wind around 5 mph.
Tonight
Clear, with a low around 26. South southwest wind 6 to 8 mph.
Tuesday
Sunny, with a high near 56. South southwest wind 5 to 7 mph becoming calm in the morning.
Tuesday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 30. Light and variable wind becoming southwest 5 to 8 mph in the evening.
Wednesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 63. Southwest wind 3 to 7 mph.
Wednesday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 37.
New Year's Day
Mostly cloudy, with a high near 61.
Thursday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 37.
Friday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 61.
Friday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 34.
Saturday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 63.
Saturday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 34.
Sunday
Sunny, with a high near 60.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
2 Miles WSW Highlands Ranch CO
 39.55°N 105°W (Elev. 5600 ft)
Last Update:
3:56 am MST Dec 29, 2025
Forecast Valid:
11am MST Dec 29, 2025-6pm MST Jan 4, 2026
 
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