Forecast and Discussion
By 7News Meteorologist Richard J. Ortner @ 7:05 a.m. -- Sunday, November 8, 2009

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Your 24/7 NOWCAST:

Partly cloudy and cool in the Denver metro area. Current temperatures are in the mid 40s.

Your 24/7 Synopsis:

A cold front will move through the state Sunday, meaning temperatures will be noticeably cooler with highs in the low 60s. Clouds will increase late in the day with a few rain showers developing along the Front Range Sunday night. A light mix of rain and snow is expected overnight Sunday and into Monday morning in the Front Range foothills and in the mountains. Little to no accumulation is expected. In Denver, Monday will be cooler with a few light showers, ending by the afternoon.

METRO DENVER:

Today: Partly cloudy and cooler through the afternoon. Slight chance of snow in the mountains. Highs will be in the low 60s.
Tonight: Mostly cloudy and cooler with a slight chance of rain and snow overnight, mainly near the foothills. Little to no accumulation expected. Overnight lows will be near 30 degrees.
Monday: Mostly cloudy in the morning with isolated rain showers. Light rain ending by the afternoon. Partly cloudy and cool in the evening for Monday Night Football between the Broncos and Steelers at Invesco Field. Highs: near 50 degrees. Lows: near 30 degrees.
Tuesday: Mostly sunny with highs in the low 60s and lows in the low 30s.
Veterans Day: Partly sunny with highs in the low 60s and lows in the low 30s.

NORTHEASTERN PLAINS:

Today: Mostly cloudy with a slight chance for percipitation. Highs will be in the low 60s.
Tonight: Increasing clouds with a slight chance of rain showers Sunday night. Low: Mid 30s.
Monday Mostly cloudy in the morning, with clearing skies by late afternoon. Highs in the low 50s, lows in the lower 30s.
Tuesday: Mostly sunny with highs in the low 60s and lows in the low 30s.
Veterans Day: Partly cloudy with highs in the low 60s and lows in the low 30s.

MOUNTAINS:

Today: Mostly cloudy with a slight chance of rain and snow in the afternoon. High: Low 50s.
Tonight: Mostly cloudy with a chance of snow continuing into the evening. Lows will be in the upper 20s.
Monday: Mostly cloudy, with a slight chance for snow. Highs in the 30s to low 40s. Lows in the 20s.
Tuesday: Mostly sunny with highs in the mid 50s and lows in the low 30s.
Veterans Day: Partly cloudy with highs in the mid 50s and lows in the mid 30s.

WESTERN SLOPE:

Today: Mostly sunny and cooler. High: Near 60. Low: Mid 30s.
Tonight: Mostly cloudy overnight with lows in the mid 30s.
Monday: Mostly sunny and nice. Highs in the low 60s. Lows in the mid 30s.
Tuesday: Mostly sunny with highs in the low 60s and lows in the mid 30s.
Veterans Day: Partly cloudy with highs near 60 and lows near 40.

Your 24/7 Planning Forecast:

A cold front will move into the state on Sunday, bringing with it a chance of light rain and snow late afternoon into the evening, in the mountains and foothills. Scattered rain showers are expected in Denver through Monday afternoon. The weather pattern will dry out again by Tuesday. Veteran's Day will be partly cloudy and warmer with highs in the 60s. Another storm will bring some showers to the Front Range by Thursday.

Extended Outlook, 8 to 14 days:

The Climate Prediction Center's forecast for the next 8-14 days (November 15 - November 21) is calling for slightly above average temperatures and slightly below average precipitation.

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Richard J. Ortner came to 7NEWS in September 2000 as the weekend morning meteorologist.
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