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Everything you need to know about the polar vortex bringing extreme cold to Colorado

Check back throughout the weekend for an updated list of news you need, from forecasts and road conditions to closures and Denver International Airport delays

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A polar vortex will plunge Colorado into bitter, sub-zero cold this weekend and could bring up to 10 inches of snow in some parts of the Denver metro, National Weather Service meteorologists say.

We’ve rounded up all of our arctic cold coverage below, from latest forecasts and shelter resources to closures and how to keep your pipes from freezing.

This story will be updated throughout the weekend. 

Denver weather forecast

Denver weather: Mild temps return to the city midday Tuesday

Snow totals

Colorado snow totals for Jan. 20, 2025

Extreme cold shelters and resources

What to do if your power goes out during this weekend’s extreme cold

Here’s where to find shelter during metro Denver’s arctic cold snap

Help available for Coloradans struggling to pay heating bills ahead of cold snap

Denver International Airport weather delays, cancelations

More than 400 flights delayed, canceled at DIA as polar vortex freezes Colorado

Business, government or school closures

Denver metro area school closures and delays for Jan. 21, 2025

Denver Botanic Gardens closing this weekend due to subzero temperatures

Colorado ski forecast

Ski forecast: Single-digit cold (and worse) anticipated at Colorado resorts this weekend

Colorado road conditions

How to drive in snow and ice: A winter guide for newcomers, tourists and those who forgot

More weather news

Denver reschedules trash collection services amid extreme cold forecast

Extreme cold preparations

Here’s how to prevent (and thaw) frozen pipes as arctic cold blast hits Colorado

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