PATTERN CHANGE LATE WEEK

TONIGHT:  Partly cloudy and breezy to windy at times for typically wind prone areas over and near the mountains. Low temperatures in the 20s and 30s near the mountains, but teens are more likely over low lying areas farther east, and the high mountain valleys will be chilly.

TOMORROW:  Wednesday looks partly cloudy and windy again with fire weather likely for some areas. Starting Thursday, wind driven snow will fall over the mountains along and west of the Continental Divide bringing the ski resorts a little fresh snow, but likely resulting in winter driving conditions over the higher passes. We expect periods of wind locally though the end of the week with a slight chance for a quick burst or rain and/or snow along and west of the I-25 corridor Thursday night into Friday morning. Friday looks cooler, and for many areas will likely be the windiest day. Christmas Day should be less windy and a little cooler again, but dry.