Severe Weather in Northern Colorado: Subzero Temps and Snow

A historic winter weather event is set to hit half of the continental United States this weekend.

Historic Winter Storm to Impact Half of the U.S. This Weekend

NBC News is predicting that hazardous ice, heavy snow, and brutal cold will hit the east.

Hazardous Ice and Heavy Snow Forecast Across Eastern States

Approximately 172 million people are under some form of winter weather warnings through this Sunday (January 25th and a dozen states declaring emergencies.

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Winter Weather Warnings Affect 172 Million Across the U.S.

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States from Oklahoma to Massachusetts are expected to see a foot of snow. It's not just the snow that could cause major issues for people across the country; powerful winds will drop the wind chills well below zero.

The Northern and central Plains could experience temperatures of minus 50 degrees.

The National Weather Service is predicting that Northern Colorado will have a hazardous weather outlook and cold weather advisory for the weekend of January 23rd, 2026.

Northern Colorado Cold Weather Advisory and Hazardous Outlook

Massive snowfall is not necessarily in the forecast for our neck of the woods.

Snowfall Forecast: Light Snow Expected in Colorado Plains

Our partners at Denver 7 were able to shed even more light on what sort of weather the Centennial State will be getting during this time.

Chief Meteorologist Lisa Hidalgo confirmed that Arctic air will settle across Colorado with highs in the teens on Friday and Saturday.

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Arctic Air Sweeps Colorado: Highs in the Teens This Weekend

The overnight lows are expected to reach below zero, but with the wind chills in the forecast it'll feel more like ten to twenty degrees below.

Forecasts predict that snow will be light on the plains but enough to make some roads slick, and the mountains will see some heavier snow totals.

Mountain Snow Totals Higher Than Plains This Weekend

The northern Front Range is expected to receive around one to three inches of snow during the weekend.

Weather is always changing, so we'll make sure to keep you updated.

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