Forecast and Discussion
By 7News Meteorologist Corey Christiansen @ 10:30 p.m. --- Friday, November 20, 2009

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Your 24/7 NOWCAST:

Partly cloudy and cool. Current temperatures in the upper 30s.

Your 24/7 Synopsis:

Slightly warmer-than-normal temperatures will be in place through the first of the weekend. Clouds will begin to build around the state Saturday afternoon as the next storm approaches. This front will bring some light snow to the mountains late Saturday. When the storm moves through the Front Range Sunday, temperatures will drop into the 40s. Only light rain and snow are expected Sunday night through Monday along the I-25 Corridor.

METRO DENVER:

Tonight: Mostly clear skies. Low: Upper 20s.
Saturday: Mostly sunny with increasing clouds late in the day. High: Mid 50s. Low: Upper 20s.
Sunday: Partly cloudy through the afternoon. Slight chance of light snow in the evening. High: Mid to upper 40s. Low: low to mid 20s.

NORTHEASTERN PLAINS:

Tonight: Mostly clear with a light breeze. Low: Upper 20s.
Saturday: Mostly sunny with increasing clouds late in the day. High: Mid 50s. Low: Upper 20s.
Sunday: Partly cloudy early, then mostly cloudy in the evening with a slight chance of light rain and snow. High: Mid to upper 40s. Low: mid 20s.

MOUNTAINS:

Tonight: Partly cloudy. Low: Upper teens to mid 20s.
Saturday: Partly cloudy with a chance of rain/snow. High: 30s and 40s. Low: teens and low 20s.
Sunday: Snow likely. High: Low 30s. Low: teens and single digits.

WESTERN SLOPE:

Tonight: Partly cloudy with a light breeze. Low: Mid 20s.
Saturday: Mostly sunny in the morning with increasing clouds. High: Upper 40s and low 50s. Low: Upper 20s.
Sunday: Partly cloudy with a slight chance of light rain/snow. High: Mid 40s. Low: low 20s.

Your 24/7 Planning Forecast:

We are watching a storm system that will bring light snow to the state by Sunday and Monday, but it does not appear to be a very potent storm system. Dry and mild weather will return for Tuesday through Thanksgiving Day.

Extended Outlook, 8 to 14 days:

The Climate Prediction Center's forecast for the next 8-14 days (November 24 - November 30) is calling for below average temperatures and below average precipitation.

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Corey is a meteorologist from Salt Lake City who loves a good snowstorm.
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