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Early Season Heat; Late Season Snow

An early season heat wave will consume a good portion of the Eastern U.S. today through the weekend, including the Northeast, Mid-Atlantic and Ohio Valley. Numerous record high temperatures are likely and heat advisories are in effect for Boston, New York City and Philadelphia. A late season snow will impact the central Rockies and several inches of snow are possible in the Denver metro area. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Current conditions at

Buckley Air Force Base Airport (KBKF)

Lat: 39.71°NLon: 104.76°WElev: 5577ft.

Light Rain Fog/Mist

37°F

3°C

Humidity 99%
Wind Speed SE 7 mph
Barometer 29.80 in (1006.7 mb)
Dewpoint 37°F (3°C)
Visibility 3.00 mi
Wind Chill32°F (0°C)
Last update 20 May 8:58 am MDT
Extended Forecast for

Denver CO

Winter Storm Warning May 20, 04:00pm until May 21, 12:00pm
Freeze Warning May 20, 09:00pm until May 21, 10:00am
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Winter Storm Warning
Freeze Warning

  • Today

    Today: Rain showers before 5pm, then rain and snow showers. Temperature falling to around 37 by 5pm. East northeast wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 18 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.

    Showers then
    Rain/Snow

    High: 42 °F⇓

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Rain and snow showers, becoming all snow after 10pm. The snow could be heavy at times. Low around 29. North wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 15 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 3 to 7 inches possible.

    Rain/Snow
    then Snow
    Showers

    Low: 29 °F

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Snow showers before 11am, then rain and snow showers. Some thunder is also possible. High near 42. East northeast wind 5 to 8 mph becoming calm. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 2 inches possible.

    Rain/Snow

    High: 42 °F

  • Saturday
    Night

    Saturday Night: A chance of rain showers before midnight, then a slight chance of rain and snow showers. Some thunder is also possible. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 30. South wind 5 to 7 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.

    Chance
    Showers then
    Slight Chance
    Rain/Snow

    Low: 30 °F

  • Sunday

    Sunday: A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after noon. Partly sunny, with a high near 54. Southeast wind 6 to 8 mph.

    Mostly Sunny
    then Chance
    Showers

    High: 54 °F

  • Sunday
    Night

    Sunday Night: A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 38. Chance of precipitation is 40%.

    Chance
    Showers

    Low: 38 °F

  • Monday

    Monday: A chance of showers, with thunderstorms also possible after noon. Partly sunny, with a high near 62. Chance of precipitation is 40%.

    Chance
    Showers then
    Chance
    T-storms

    High: 62 °F

  • Monday
    Night

    Monday Night: A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 42.

    Chance
    Showers

    Low: 42 °F

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: A chance of showers, with thunderstorms also possible after noon. Partly sunny, with a high near 63.

    Chance
    Showers then
    Chance
    T-storms

    High: 63 °F

Detailed Forecast

Today
Rain showers before 5pm, then rain and snow showers. Temperature falling to around 37 by 5pm. East northeast wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 18 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.
Tonight
Rain and snow showers, becoming all snow after 10pm. The snow could be heavy at times. Low around 29. North wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 15 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 3 to 7 inches possible.
Saturday
Snow showers before 11am, then rain and snow showers. Some thunder is also possible. High near 42. East northeast wind 5 to 8 mph becoming calm. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 2 inches possible.
Saturday Night
A chance of rain showers before midnight, then a slight chance of rain and snow showers. Some thunder is also possible. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 30. South wind 5 to 7 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.
Sunday
A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after noon. Partly sunny, with a high near 54. Southeast wind 6 to 8 mph.
Sunday Night
A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 38. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
Monday
A chance of showers, with thunderstorms also possible after noon. Partly sunny, with a high near 62. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
Monday Night
A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 42.
Tuesday
A chance of showers, with thunderstorms also possible after noon. Partly sunny, with a high near 63.
Tuesday Night
A chance of showers and thunderstorms before midnight, then a slight chance of showers. Partly cloudy, with a low around 42.
Wednesday
A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a high near 71.
Wednesday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 45.
Thursday
Sunny, with a high near 83.
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Point Forecast:
Denver CO
 39.73°N 104.99°W (Elev. 5276 ft)
Last Update:
3:34 am MDT May 20, 2022
Forecast Valid:
10am MDT May 20, 2022-6pm MDT May 26, 2022
 
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