Denver Weather: Sharply colder as wind gusts Tuesday try to blow through a bit of snow

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Tuesday will be the coldest day this week, and wind gusts over 30mph will add to the cold bite from the air. Expect temperatures in the 30s, but wind chills in the teens and 20s.

Here's an hourly look at the timeline for Denver with temperatures on top and chances for precipitation on the bottom.

We can expand on that chance for snow with this animation showing a few areas of snow, mostly in the central and northern mountains for tonight through Tuesday.

Snowfall totals are shown here.

Sure, most of that snow is in the mountains but that is not to say we can't see snow around the metro areas. The odds are slim, but the Palmer Divide has the best chance.

The Palmer Divide will also have stronger wind, as many of us will, on Tuesday. Here's a look at wind speeds/gusts for Colorado Springs showing some of the stronger gusts during the morning through midday.

All in all a relatively minor system, but one that will catch your attention for how chilly the day will be. For those headed to the high country, driving may have some slick spots to deal with, as shown here on the impact map.

After Tuesday, warmer weather returns with lighter wind. We are watching a potential change for next week with a significant storm possible across the Western U.S. with impact on our mountains into Thanksgiving. More on that later.