Bitter Cold Weather Hits Colorado This Weekend

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**Bitter Cold Weather Expected in Colorado: Below Zero Temperatures Likely in Many Areas**

The National Weather Service (NWS) in Denver has released a detailed forecast indicating the likelihood of minimum temperatures dropping below 0°F in various parts of Colorado from Friday, January 17, to Wednesday, January 22. The data outlines significant risks of extreme cold, particularly during the weekend and early next week.

Here are the forecasts for each location, as per the attached data:

- **Akron**: Chances increase substantially through the weekend, starting at 0% on Friday and peaking at 95% on Monday, January 20.

- **Boulder**: Likely to remain above 0°F on Friday and Saturday, but the odds jump to 75% on Sunday and reach 80% on Monday.

- **Breckenridge**: High probability of below-zero temperatures, especially Sunday through Wednesday, with chances as high as 96% on Sunday and 95% on Monday.

- **Denver**: Low risk Friday and Saturday (0%) but a 60% chance by Sunday and 80% by Monday.

- **Fort Collins**: Chances rise from 0% Friday to 95% by Monday, tapering to 15% by Wednesday.

- **Fort Morgan**: Temperatures could drop below 0°F as early as Saturday (15%) and reach near certainty at 98% on Monday.

- **Greeley**: Following similar trends, the chance increases from 0% Friday to 90% on Monday.

- **Julesburg**: Probability reaches 95% by Sunday and Monday after starting at 0% on Friday.

- **Limon**: The most extreme conditions are predicted, with a 99% chance on Sunday and 100% by Monday.

- **Sterling**: A steady increase in likelihood, culminating in a 95% chance of below-zero temperatures Monday.

The NWS has warned of potential impacts, including frostbite, hypothermia, broken water pipes, and hazardous travel conditions between Friday evening and Saturday. Residents are encouraged to take precautions to stay safe and prepare for bitterly cold weather.

This warning underscores the importance of winter readiness as parts of Colorado brace for a strong Arctic cold front.



Source: NWS Denver

Source Type: weather

Source Location: Boulder

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