Rain showers could turn to snow Wednesday evening as a front moves into the Estes Valley. Rain showers are possible during the day with snow possible after midnight. Blustery winds are expected after midnight as well. The National Weather Service Forecast for the area calls for:
Today: A slight chance of showers, then scattered showers and thunderstorms after 11 a.m. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 57. Light and variable wind becoming southeast 5 to 8 mph in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
Tonight: Rain showers likely before 1 a.m., then snow showers likely. Some thunder is also possible. Cloudy, with a low around 31. Blustery, with a north wind 6 to 15 mph becoming west after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 24 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.
Thursday: Snow showers likely before 7 a.m., then a chance of rain showers. Some thunder is also possible. Cloudy, with a high near 46. West wind 6 to 9 mph, with gusts as high as 15 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.