Colorado’s mountains are expected to hit unusually high temperatures heading into the first weekend of March — though forecasters say to hold back on breaking out summer clothing just yet. “Enjoy it,
Despite the recent snow storm, signs of spring are making their way to Colorado this weekend, bringing warmer temperatures and a break from the wintry weather.
Temperatures fell below freezing at about 5 p.m. on Sunday and are expected to stay there until around 11 a.m. Friday, putting Denver on track to see nearly 115 hours of frigid temperatures.
Colorado’s northern mountains, including Steamboat Springs and Summit County, may see up to 15 inches of snow by Tuesday morning, according to the National Weather Service.
A winter storm dropped more than a foot of snow in some places across Colorado over the last 24 hours, with the highest totals recorded in the foothills of Jefferson
Avalanche Danger was at a High risk on Tuesday which is a level 4 our of 5 on the avalanche danger scale. Luckily, this has been downgraded to a level 3 out of 5 due to mitigation efforts.
Sunday morning will start with chilly temperatures, warming up to 38 degrees with sunny skies. Light and variable winds will be expected today, with temperatures reaching upper 30s on Monday.