Forecast and Discussion
By 7News Chief Meteorologist Mike Nelson at 9:35 p.m. -- Monday, November 9, 2009

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Your 24/7 NOWCAST:

Clear skies and cool tonight with temperatures dropping into the low 30s.

Your 24/7 Synopsis:

As we transition into the middle part of November, the weather pattern should remain rather mild and tranquil. There will be a weak cold front arriving on Friday, with some light rain and snow, but no major storms are seen through next weekend.

METRO DENVER:

Tonight: Mostly clear and cool. Low: upper 20s to lower 30s.
Tuesday: Mostly sunny and warmer. High: lower 60s. Low: lower 30s.
Veterans Day: Partly sunny and warmer. High: mid 60s. Low: Lower 30s.
Thursday: Mild with some high clouds. High: mid to upper 60s. Low: Lower 30s.

NORTHEASTERN PLAINS:

Tonight: Clearing skies. Lows in the lower 30s.
Tuesday: Mostly sunny and warmer. High: lower 60s. Low: lower 30s.
Veterans Day: Partly cloudy. High: Mid 60s. Low: Mid 30s.
Thursday: Mild with some high clouds. High: mid to upper 60s. Low: Lower 30s.

MOUNTAINS:

Tonight: Clearing skies. High: upper 30s to lower 40s. Low: mid 20s.
Tuesday: Mostly sunny and warmer. High: mid 40s to low 50s. Low: lower 20s.
Veterans Day: Partly cloudy. High: mid 50s. Low: 20s.
Thursday: Increasing clouds. High: mid to upper 40s. Low: Lower 20s.

WESTERN SLOPE:

Tonight: Mostly clear. Low: 30s.
Tuesday: Mostly sunny. High: mid 60s. Low: mid 30s.
Veterans Day: Partly cloudy. High: near 60. Low: upper 30s.
Thursday: Mild with increasing clouds. High: mid to upper 50s. Low: Lower 30s.

Your 24/7 Planning Forecast:

A cold front will slide across the state late Thursday and early Friday. Some light snow is expected in the mountains with some rainshowers on the plains. The weather will be cool, but dry for the weekend.

Extended Outlook, 8 to 14 days:

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

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