Denver Breaks 93-Hour Freeze as Temperatures Rise Above Freezing

DENVER, Colo. — For the first time since Friday evening, temperatures in the Denver area rose above freezing Tuesday, ending a 93-hour streak of subfreezing conditions, according to the National Weather Service (NWS).

Temperatures reached 34 degrees around noon and peaked at 40 degrees by 3 p.m. Tuesday, marking a significant shift from the bitter cold that had gripped the city since 3 p.m. Friday. The NWS had initially predicted a longer freeze, potentially lasting up to 115 hours, but the arctic airmass began to move out of Colorado earlier than expected.

Despite the warming trend, Denver residents still faced a biting wind chill, with “feels like” temperatures topping out at around 31 degrees Tuesday. Forecasters warned that the city will continue to experience near-freezing conditions, with highs around 33 degrees on Wednesday and Thursday.

By Friday, temperatures are expected to climb to 48 degrees before dropping back into the 20s on Saturday. Another round of light snow, developing in the mountains on Wednesday, could move into Denver by Friday, bringing a chance of snow throughout the weekend. Above-freezing weather is not expected to return until Monday.

“The worst of the arctic airmass is moving out, but the region isn’t out of the woods yet,” an NWS forecaster said. “Residents should remain cautious and prepare for fluctuating conditions.”