Denver's Hour By Hour FutureCast Through The Wed. AM Rush
/ CBS News
Bands of snow are expected to continue across the mountains and eastern plains this afternoon. Initially not everyone will see snow. Some will just have flurries.
Denver FutureCast
As we move into the evening hours snow is forecast to become a bit more widespread.
Denver FutureCast
Overall, snow will be light but some moderate pockets are possible.
Denver FutureCast
Accumulations of 1/2 to 1-inch per hour will be possible if you get under some of the moderate bursts of snow.
Denver FutureCast
Colder air will move into Colorado during the late evening hours with temperatures sliding into the single digits overnight for many locations.
Denver FutureCast
As the colder air moves in we could see a brief window of moderate snow with some gusty winds.
Denver FutureCast
Overall accumulations from this storm are expected to mostly be in the 2-5 inch range across metro Denver with higher totals on the west and south sides.
Denver FutureCast
Pockets of light snow will still be possible during the overnight hours.
Denver FutureCast
Temperatures will mostly be in the single digits with a few low teens early Wednesday.
Denver FutureCast
There could still be a few pockets of moderate snow during the overnight hours.
Denver FutureCast
As we move toward sunrise, the bulk of the snow will slowly start to shift south of the city.
Denver FutureCast
Due to the very low temperatures tough traveling conditions are expected for the Wednesday morning rush hour.
Denver FutureCast
While most snow should come to an end approaching sunrise, some lingering snow showers are possible, especially across Douglas and Elbert counties.
Denver FutureCast
Snow flurries and cold temperatures will make for a slow drive to work and school on Wednesday morning.
Denver FutureCast
Snow will shift south of Denver after sunrise leaving mostly cloudy skies and pockets of flurries behind.
Denver FutureCast
Temperatures on Wednesday will remain very cold with most locations not getting out of the teens. By Thursday morning some will start the day at or below zero.