Forecast and Discussion
By 7News Chief Meteorologist Mike Nelson at 4:58 p.m. --- Tuesday, November 24, 2009

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Your 24/7 NOWCAST:

Mostly clear skies with light winds. Temperatures falling into the 30s.

Your 24/7 Synopsis:

Our Monday storm has quickly pushed east into the middle of the country. The weather will warm up nicely for the Thanksgiving holiday before the next cold front will move through for the weekend.

METRO DENVER:

Tonight: Mostly clear. Low: Mid 20s.
Wednesday: Sunny. High: Upper 40s. Low: Mid 20s.
Thanksgiving: Mostly sunny. High: Mid 50s. Low: Upper 20s.
Friday: Mostly sunny. High: Upper 50s. Low: Upper 20s.

NORTHEASTERN PLAINS:

Tonight: Mostly clear skies. Lows: Upper 20s.
Wednesday: Mostly sunny and warmer. Highs: Low 50s. Lows: Upper 20s.
Thanksgiving: Mostly sunny. High: Mid 50s. Low: Upper 20s.
Friday: Mostly sunny. High: Upper 50s. Low: Upper 20s.

MOUNTAINS:

Tonight: Partly cloudy. Lows: Teens.
Wednesday: Mostly sunny and mild. Highs: 30s and 40s. Lows: Teens.
Thanksgiving: Mostly sunny. High: Mid 40s. Low: Teens.
Friday:Partly cloudy. High: Mid 40s. Low: Teens and Low 20s.

WESTERN SLOPE:

Tonight: A few clouds. Lows: 20s.
Wednesday: Mostly sunny and warmer. Highs: Low 50s. Lows: Upper 20s.
Thanksgiving: Mostly sunny. High: Mid 50s. Low: Upper 20s.
Friday: Partly cloudy. High: Upper 50s. Low: Upper 20s.

Your 24/7 Planning Forecast:

For the next several days, high pressure will be in charge over Colorado, bringing fair weather through the Thanksgiving holiday. Temperatures will slowly moderate to near 60 by Friday. The next storm system will bring a chance of snow to the state late Saturday into Sunday.

Extended Outlook, 8 to 14 days:

The Climate Prediction Center's forecast for the next 8-14 days (December 1 - December 10) is calling for near average temperatures and average precipitation.

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