Chris Bianchi
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Early Thanksgiving outlook: Leaning cold, maybe snow chances around or after turkey day. Colder/active lean late next week. Will be watching closely.
Wouldn't plan on an outdoor Thanksgiving dinner this year...
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Wouldn't plan on an outdoor Thanksgiving dinner this year...
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November 18, 2025 at 7:31 PM
Early Thanksgiving outlook: Leaning cold, maybe snow chances around or after turkey day. Colder/active lean late next week. Will be watching closely.
Wouldn't plan on an outdoor Thanksgiving dinner this year...
#COwx
Wouldn't plan on an outdoor Thanksgiving dinner this year...
#COwx
Highest odds for a slushy 1"+ of snow on Thursday-Friday will be above 6k feet, maybe a tad higher than that. Castle Rock-Larkspur corridor best odds.
Denver will be lucky to see snowflakes...but we'll get meaningful rain (1/4-1/2"). Thank goodness!
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Denver will be lucky to see snowflakes...but we'll get meaningful rain (1/4-1/2"). Thank goodness!
#COwx
November 18, 2025 at 7:02 PM
Highest odds for a slushy 1"+ of snow on Thursday-Friday will be above 6k feet, maybe a tad higher than that. Castle Rock-Larkspur corridor best odds.
Denver will be lucky to see snowflakes...but we'll get meaningful rain (1/4-1/2"). Thank goodness!
#COwx
Denver will be lucky to see snowflakes...but we'll get meaningful rain (1/4-1/2"). Thank goodness!
#COwx
Early odds for measurable snow for Thursday-Friday from NWS Boulder:
About 10% for Denver/Boulder/Fort Collins (looks about right to me)
I think the odds for south metro are low...current lean would be most of DougCo/Elbert/foothills get on the board.
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About 10% for Denver/Boulder/Fort Collins (looks about right to me)
I think the odds for south metro are low...current lean would be most of DougCo/Elbert/foothills get on the board.
#COwx
November 18, 2025 at 4:09 PM
Early odds for measurable snow for Thursday-Friday from NWS Boulder:
About 10% for Denver/Boulder/Fort Collins (looks about right to me)
I think the odds for south metro are low...current lean would be most of DougCo/Elbert/foothills get on the board.
#COwx
About 10% for Denver/Boulder/Fort Collins (looks about right to me)
I think the odds for south metro are low...current lean would be most of DougCo/Elbert/foothills get on the board.
#COwx
Thanks to this internet corgi for the kind compliment, and congratulations on your opposable thumbs
November 18, 2025 at 2:26 PM
Thanks to this internet corgi for the kind compliment, and congratulations on your opposable thumbs
🌥️ More clouds than sun but lighter winds today, and a tad warmer with a high near 60° in Denver (about 10° above average).
🌨️ A bit warmer tomorrow (mid-60s) before a big cooldown, rain and perhaps our first snow of the season Thursday night and Friday morning!
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🌨️ A bit warmer tomorrow (mid-60s) before a big cooldown, rain and perhaps our first snow of the season Thursday night and Friday morning!
#COwx
November 18, 2025 at 2:04 PM
🌥️ More clouds than sun but lighter winds today, and a tad warmer with a high near 60° in Denver (about 10° above average).
🌨️ A bit warmer tomorrow (mid-60s) before a big cooldown, rain and perhaps our first snow of the season Thursday night and Friday morning!
#COwx
🌨️ A bit warmer tomorrow (mid-60s) before a big cooldown, rain and perhaps our first snow of the season Thursday night and Friday morning!
#COwx
Euro ensembles with about 50-50 odds for measurable snow in Denver Thu. PM-Fri. AM, but also 50-50 odds for 1/2"+ of total precip in Denver (good news!)
And 20-30% odds for 6" of snow on the higher points of the Palmer Divide 👀
Models generally ticking up.
#COwx
And 20-30% odds for 6" of snow on the higher points of the Palmer Divide 👀
Models generally ticking up.
#COwx
November 18, 2025 at 4:59 AM
Euro ensembles with about 50-50 odds for measurable snow in Denver Thu. PM-Fri. AM, but also 50-50 odds for 1/2"+ of total precip in Denver (good news!)
And 20-30% odds for 6" of snow on the higher points of the Palmer Divide 👀
Models generally ticking up.
#COwx
And 20-30% odds for 6" of snow on the higher points of the Palmer Divide 👀
Models generally ticking up.
#COwx
After the Thu/Fri storm, we'll get a brief 3-4 day warmup before another colder/more active look again next week.
Leaning cold, maybe snowy around Thanksgiving. Stay tuned!
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Leaning cold, maybe snowy around Thanksgiving. Stay tuned!
#COwx
November 18, 2025 at 1:46 AM
After the Thu/Fri storm, we'll get a brief 3-4 day warmup before another colder/more active look again next week.
Leaning cold, maybe snowy around Thanksgiving. Stay tuned!
#COwx
Leaning cold, maybe snowy around Thanksgiving. Stay tuned!
#COwx
Today's furcast comes from 6-year-old bully mix Paulie, who's a chunky, goofy dude with an affinity for squirrel hunting, well watching.
He LOVES toys, watching the world go by and lots of love and affection, he's a snuggler!
Paulie's adoption info below!
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He LOVES toys, watching the world go by and lots of love and affection, he's a snuggler!
Paulie's adoption info below!
#COwx
November 18, 2025 at 12:51 AM
Today's furcast comes from 6-year-old bully mix Paulie, who's a chunky, goofy dude with an affinity for squirrel hunting, well watching.
He LOVES toys, watching the world go by and lots of love and affection, he's a snuggler!
Paulie's adoption info below!
#COwx
He LOVES toys, watching the world go by and lots of love and affection, he's a snuggler!
Paulie's adoption info below!
#COwx
November 18, 2025 at 12:43 AM
Tired: it might finally snow in Denver this week
Wired: We really need water, and this week's storm will likely bring us a good drink!
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Wired: We really need water, and this week's storm will likely bring us a good drink!
#COwx
November 17, 2025 at 11:49 PM
Tired: it might finally snow in Denver this week
Wired: We really need water, and this week's storm will likely bring us a good drink!
#COwx
Wired: We really need water, and this week's storm will likely bring us a good drink!
#COwx
Starting to get a better idea about Thu/Fri impacts. Early leans:
1) Solid rain in Denver Thu PM/Fri AM, 1/2"+ possible
2) First flakes likely Fri AM, with little/no accumulation in Denver
3) Could get a solid 3-6"+ above 6k feet south of Denver (DougCo/Palmer Divide)
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1) Solid rain in Denver Thu PM/Fri AM, 1/2"+ possible
2) First flakes likely Fri AM, with little/no accumulation in Denver
3) Could get a solid 3-6"+ above 6k feet south of Denver (DougCo/Palmer Divide)
#COwx
November 17, 2025 at 10:24 PM
Starting to get a better idea about Thu/Fri impacts. Early leans:
1) Solid rain in Denver Thu PM/Fri AM, 1/2"+ possible
2) First flakes likely Fri AM, with little/no accumulation in Denver
3) Could get a solid 3-6"+ above 6k feet south of Denver (DougCo/Palmer Divide)
#COwx
1) Solid rain in Denver Thu PM/Fri AM, 1/2"+ possible
2) First flakes likely Fri AM, with little/no accumulation in Denver
3) Could get a solid 3-6"+ above 6k feet south of Denver (DougCo/Palmer Divide)
#COwx
💨 Windy with a few clouds this morning, and a high near 60° in Denver. 20-30 mph gusts in Denver, but 50-60+ mph gusts in the foothills. Winds gradually relax tonight.
🌤️ Lighter winds with a high near 60° tomorrow before potentially a few flakes later this week.
#COwx
🌤️ Lighter winds with a high near 60° tomorrow before potentially a few flakes later this week.
#COwx
November 17, 2025 at 1:29 PM
💨 Windy with a few clouds this morning, and a high near 60° in Denver. 20-30 mph gusts in Denver, but 50-60+ mph gusts in the foothills. Winds gradually relax tonight.
🌤️ Lighter winds with a high near 60° tomorrow before potentially a few flakes later this week.
#COwx
🌤️ Lighter winds with a high near 60° tomorrow before potentially a few flakes later this week.
#COwx
8:45p: A few gusty showers trying to roll off the foothills, doubt much of this survives the downsloping though. Highest odds for rain will be south and west of Denver.
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November 17, 2025 at 3:46 AM
8:45p: A few gusty showers trying to roll off the foothills, doubt much of this survives the downsloping though. Highest odds for rain will be south and west of Denver.
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Let’s go Broncos!
November 16, 2025 at 7:33 PM
Let’s go Broncos!
Officially a top-5 latest first snow in Denver as of today.
We are a lock to move into the top-3, though we may finally (and probably marginally) snap this skid later this week.
#COwx
We are a lock to move into the top-3, though we may finally (and probably marginally) snap this skid later this week.
#COwx
November 16, 2025 at 4:08 PM
Officially a top-5 latest first snow in Denver as of today.
We are a lock to move into the top-3, though we may finally (and probably marginally) snap this skid later this week.
#COwx
We are a lock to move into the top-3, though we may finally (and probably marginally) snap this skid later this week.
#COwx
And yes, some models showing Denver area snow Thursday-Friday. I am skeptical we see much more than a few flakes, mostly because temps look too warm. No real cold front/pull of colder air.
But, keeping an eye. Models are all over the place on this. Ignore automated apps.
#COwx
But, keeping an eye. Models are all over the place on this. Ignore automated apps.
#COwx
November 16, 2025 at 3:43 PM
And yes, some models showing Denver area snow Thursday-Friday. I am skeptical we see much more than a few flakes, mostly because temps look too warm. No real cold front/pull of colder air.
But, keeping an eye. Models are all over the place on this. Ignore automated apps.
#COwx
But, keeping an eye. Models are all over the place on this. Ignore automated apps.
#COwx
Winter Weather Advisory up for most of the mountains for tonight/tomorrow for wind-driven snow.
Travel will be tough, especially tonight/tomorrow morning! Wind + snow = limited visibility. Would advise traveling during the day today or later tomorrow, if possible.
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Travel will be tough, especially tonight/tomorrow morning! Wind + snow = limited visibility. Would advise traveling during the day today or later tomorrow, if possible.
#COwx
November 16, 2025 at 3:35 PM
Winter Weather Advisory up for most of the mountains for tonight/tomorrow for wind-driven snow.
Travel will be tough, especially tonight/tomorrow morning! Wind + snow = limited visibility. Would advise traveling during the day today or later tomorrow, if possible.
#COwx
Travel will be tough, especially tonight/tomorrow morning! Wind + snow = limited visibility. Would advise traveling during the day today or later tomorrow, if possible.
#COwx
Weather turns busy across Colorado starting tonight. Quick hit of 3-8"+ of snow above 9k feet tonight, favoring the San Juans with highest totals.
Then a nasty push of wind tomorrow, with 60+ mph gusts in the foothills/west metro in the wake of the storm.
#COwx
Then a nasty push of wind tomorrow, with 60+ mph gusts in the foothills/west metro in the wake of the storm.
#COwx
November 16, 2025 at 3:32 PM
Weather turns busy across Colorado starting tonight. Quick hit of 3-8"+ of snow above 9k feet tonight, favoring the San Juans with highest totals.
Then a nasty push of wind tomorrow, with 60+ mph gusts in the foothills/west metro in the wake of the storm.
#COwx
Then a nasty push of wind tomorrow, with 60+ mph gusts in the foothills/west metro in the wake of the storm.
#COwx
🏈 Go Broncos! Mostly sunny and warm again, with a high near 70°. It’ll be a bit breezy with 10-20 mph gusts, clouds increase this afternoon.
🥶 Notably cooler tomorrow with highs dropping into the upper 50s, and a chance for a few gusty pre-dawn rain showers.
#COwx
🥶 Notably cooler tomorrow with highs dropping into the upper 50s, and a chance for a few gusty pre-dawn rain showers.
#COwx
November 16, 2025 at 12:10 PM
🏈 Go Broncos! Mostly sunny and warm again, with a high near 70°. It’ll be a bit breezy with 10-20 mph gusts, clouds increase this afternoon.
🥶 Notably cooler tomorrow with highs dropping into the upper 50s, and a chance for a few gusty pre-dawn rain showers.
#COwx
🥶 Notably cooler tomorrow with highs dropping into the upper 50s, and a chance for a few gusty pre-dawn rain showers.
#COwx