After the first snow of the season and single-digit overnight temperatures, sun is peeking through the clouds in Colorado Monday.
The cold streak that accompanied the snowstorm Saturday and Sunday is expected to continue through mid-week, just in time for a freezing Halloween.
Temperatures fell into the single digits and low teens overnight, getting close to Denver’s record Oct. 30 low of 3 degrees, .
Brrr… temperatures overnight will fall to the single digits across the plains and below zero over the high country. Denver's record low Monday AM is 3F. Some patchy fog is also possible in spots. Bundle up! 🥶
— NWS Boulder (@NWSBoulder)
While expect temperatures to rise throughout the day to the upper 30s and low 40s in the Denver metro, wind chill values could make it feel as cold as -2 degrees in the metro area.
Even without snow, the roads remain icy Monday, and NWS forecasters warn travelers and commuters to be careful while driving.
Gusty winds are expected in the mountains, where temperatures will hover around 20 degrees.
Sunny with slightly warmer temperatures. Breezy conditions over the high mountain passes.
— NWS Boulder (@NWSBoulder)
Snow has cleared out of the forecast for the week, and milder temperatures will return Wednesday and Thursday, when the high temperatures hit mid-50s and 60s, and continue throughout the weekend, forecasters said.
Halloween night is expected to be dry but frigid, with after sunset.
