The weather in Colorado is about to get seriously cold as temperatures will drop well below zero in the coming days.
Extreme cold winds, which can make outdoor activities difficult.
Denver’s -19° Chill to Last 90 Hours!
The National Weather Service (NWS) in Boulder says that from Saturday morning on, the wind chill factor in Denver will drop to a bone-chilling -19°.
You should get ready, because this cold weather will last for 90 hours and reach at least -20° by Monday morning.
Weekend Forecast
Expect temperatures in the single digits and near zero in Denver over the weekend and into Monday. Temperatures are expected to rise into the mid 20s to low 30s on Tuesday.
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Denver’s Chilly Past and Present
Although this prolonged cold weather and extreme cold winds are unusual, occurring only one to three times each year, the NWS reminds us that Denver has experienced cold temperatures in the past.
Stay indoors when necessary, and keep an eye on local weather updates as Colorado goes through a bitter cold snap.
Denver has seen some seriously cold temperatures throughout its history. Here’s a simplified look at when the temperatures dropped well below zero degrees:
| Temperature (°F) | Date |
|---|---|
| 29 | January 9, 1875 |
| -25 | December 22, 1990 |
| -25 | January 12, 1963 |
| -25 | January 11, 1963 |
| -25 | February 1, 1951 |
| -25 | February 8, 1936 |
| -25 | December 24, 1876 |
| -24 | December 22, 2022 |
| -24 | February 5, 1989 |
| -24 | January 10, 1962 |
| -24 | January 9, 1962 |
| -24 | January 31, 1951 |
| -22 | February 6, 1899 |
| -22 | February 4, 1883 |
| -22 | January 28, 1872 |
| -21 | December 21, 1990 |
| -21 | December 21, 1983 |
| -21 | January 6, 1913 |
| -21 | February 12, 1905 |
| -20 | January 17, 1930 |
| -20 | December 9, 1919 |
| -20 | January 26,1902 |
| -20 | February 12, 1899 |
| -20 | February 11, 1899 |
| -20 | December 9, 1898 |
| -20 | January 15, 1888 |
| -20 | January 19, 1883 |
| -20 | February 15, 1881 |
| -20 | January 13, 1875 |
| -20 | January 25, 1872 |
These historical freezing moments show that Denver has experienced extremely cold weather in the past. Keep yourself warm, stay safe, and make sure to layer up as the city gets ready for more chilly temperatures