Forecast and Discussion
By 7News Meteorologist Mike Nelson at 4:25 a.m. -- Tuesday, February 9, 2010

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Your 24/7 NOWCAST:

Mostly cloudy and cold with current temperatures in the single digits.

Your 24/7 Synopsis:

Light snow is lingering over southeastern Colorado, but the snow has ended for the Front Range. As the storm system leaves Colorado, we will see clearing skies from north to south. The sunshine will return on Tueday, but the cold temperatures will stick with us through the middle of the week. It looks like the eastern plains will stay dry through Friday but the mountains could pick up a few more inches of snow later in the week.

METRO DENVER:

Today: Clearing skies and still chilly. Highs: Low 30s. Lows: Single digits to teens.
Wednesday: Mostly sunny and milder temps. Highs: Low 40s. Lows: High teens.
Thursday: Partly cloudy. Highs: Low 40s. Lows: Near 20.

NORTHEASTERN PLAINS:

Today: Mostly sunny and chilly. Highs: Upper 20s. Lows: Single digits.
Wednesday: Mostly sunny and milder temps. Highs: Mid 30s. Lows:Mid teens.
Thursday: Partly cloudy. Highs: Low 40s. Lows: Near 20.

MOUNTAINS:

Today: Partly cloudy. Highs: Mid 20s. Lows: Single digits to lower teens.
Wednesday: Chance of snow showers. Highs: Lower 30s. Lows: High Teens.
Thursday: Mostly cloudy with a chance for snow showers. Highs: 20s. Lows: -5 to 10.

WESTERN SLOPE:

Today: Mostly sunny. Highs: Low 30s. Lows: Single digits to lower teens. Wednesday: Slight chance of rain and snow. Highs: Low 30s. Lows: Upper teens.
Thursday: Mostly cloudy. Highs: Mid 30s. Lows: Near 20.

Your 24/7 Planning Forecast:

Skies will clear Tuesday, with dry conditions over eastern Colorado through the end of the week. Some light snow will return to the southern mountains Wednesday night and Thursday.

Extended Outlook, 8 to 14 days:

The Climate Prediction Center's forecast for the next 8-14 days (February 17 - February 23) is calling for average temperatures and slightly above-average precipitation.

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