Colorado Spring Day Shifts to Wintry Weather, Below-Freezing Temps

Colorado is experiencing wintry weather and below-freezing temperatures right after a warm spring day.

Following a day of comparatively warm, springtime temperatures on Wednesday, snow and subfreezing temperatures are anticipated along the Front Range on Thursday.

Along the Interstate 25 corridor, temperatures are predicted to reach the mid-to upper 60s today, with some areas experiencing highs of over 70 degrees. Denver is expected to experience some of the warmest weather this year, according to the National Weather Service, with a high of 70. The NWS predicts a high of 73 for Pueblo.

Temperatures on the Eastern Plains, particularly in the communities near I-50, can rise as high as 75 degrees.

Sudden Shift from Spring to Wintry Weather

However, the springlike conditions won't last long because another winter cold front will begin to move through Colorado early on Thursday morning. Over the Front Range, highs will once more fall into the lower 40s, and lows are predicted to be below freezing.

The NWS is unsure of the implications snow, if any, would have on Wednesday's warm weather in metro areas, but those conditions will increase the likelihood of snowfall.

According to an NWS forecast, Due to today's "heat," Denver's roads will probably be warm enough to mitigate effects. However, foothill locations could present another area of concern due to the colder temperatures and the potential for more snow there.

2 Feet of Snow

The majority of the Front Range will likely receive no more than a few inches of snow. Mountainous regions will receive the majority of the snowfall. Through Thursday, it is predicted that the Wolf Creek Pass in Southern Colorado will receive at least two feet of snow. There could be between four and six inches of snow in some areas along I-70.

The Western Slope won't experience any such springtime weather before the snow season begins. Grand Junction and the areas bordering eastern Utah have experienced cooler weather this week than those in the Front Range, Colorado Public Radio News reports.

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Denver Health and Weather Today

According to data from AccuWeather, the timing and severity of severe allergic reactions or symptoms can change depending on the weather. The likelihood that someone will develop allergies depends on variables such as temperature, wind patterns, humidity, and location.

Tree pollen is at moderate levels and will remain so for three days. Dust and dander are at high levels and will rise to very high levels tomorrow, where they will remain until Friday. However, it will spike to extremely high levels on Saturday. Experts recommend maintaining good cleaning habits, such as vacuuming with HEPA filters at least once a week.

Health is also another factor affected by the weather. One can determine the likelihood of enduring health-related symptoms by examining the current weather, how it is expected to change, as well as other factors like location.

For example, since today's arthritis triggers are at very high levels, experts advise keeping the joints mobile by concentrating on stretching and low-impact exercises. Drink plenty of water and take arthritis medication as needed to reduce any symptoms. Arthritis triggers will wane to low levels by Friday and Saturday. However, it will pick up once more by Sunday, when it will hike to moderate levels. By Tuesday, it will be at high levels.

Common cold triggers are at high levels today.

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