MUCH Colder This Weekend, Snow & Freezing Drizzle Possible

TODAY: It is very foggy across our lower elevations to start this Saturday, with fog expected to linger through much of the day. A cold front is expected to kick up winds this afternoon and bring a chance for scattered wind-blown snow showers and freezing rain. While accumulations for most will be rather limited, with many only getting a trace to 1", the freezing rain that falls across the eastern plains is looking pretty impactful to travel. For that reason, a WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY has been issued for Kiowa and Prowers County that goes into effect at 2PM today, and lasts through 8AM tomorrow. Roads in this advisory area could become slick and dangerous, especially as freezing rain transitions to snow this evening. Showers will last through the night and into early tomorrow morning, with overnight lows falling into the teens and twenties.

TOMORROW: Across the eastern plains is where we'll have the best chance to see lingering showers Sunday morning, and with gusty winds expected to continue it's likely visibility (along with slick roads) will make for problematic travel especially along HWY 50 from about Las Animas eastward. Elsewhere, we'll keep partly to mostly cloudy skies in place and NOTICEABLY colder temperatures! Highs will only get into the 30s for most, which will keep us below average for this time of year.

EXTENDED: We'll get a bit of a break from this active weather pattern during the day on Monday, with highs rebounding slightly into the 30s and 40s. Monday night, snow will spread into the high country with the onset of our next system. While this looks to be a rather light snow accumulation event, the colder air and the timing of this system could impact the morning and evening drive on Tuesday. Highs on Tuesday will be the coldest of the week, getting into the 20s for most. Wednesday and Thursday will bring a return of the 30s and 40s, before yet another system brings a renewed chance for snow late Thursday and Friday.