Halloween Weather: Rain And Snow Predicted For Denver

DENVER, CO – Get out the coats to wear underneath Halloween trick or treating costumes. The National Weather Service predicts cold rain and snow starting this afternoon and overnight in metro-Denver and the Front Range.

According to NWS:

'"Snow will increase in coverage and intensity this afternoon through the evening. Light accumulations of snow will be possible north of Denver, while more significant snow can be expected over the Palmer Divide from Castle Rock to Limon. Snow will gradually decrease through the overnight hours."

The NWS said travelers should be prepared for hazardous travel conditions Tuesday afternoon and overnight.

Here's the week-long forecast.

Wednesday
A 30 percent chance of snow, mainly before 7 a.m. Cloudy through mid morning, then gradual clearing, with a high near 46. Calm wind becoming south southeast around 5 mph in the afternoon. Little or no snow accumulation expected.

Wednesday Night
Increasing clouds, with a low around 32. Southwest wind around 5 mph.

Thursday
Partly sunny, with a high near 55. Southwest wind 5 to 8 mph becoming northwest in the afternoon.

Thursday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 37.

Friday
Partly sunny, with a high near 60.

Friday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 39.

Saturday
Sunny, with a high near 57.

Saturday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 33.

Sunday
Partly sunny, with a high near 56.

Sunday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 33.

Image via National Weather Service

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