What You’ve Read Is True: Snow Could Blow Into Denver by Tuesday
Buckle up! From record heat to snow flurries in a matter of 24–36 hours—some serious weather whiplash is about to take us on a wild ride.
|Andy Stein
I’m a trained meteorologist with over five years of experience working on both local and national television. I enjoy all things outdoors and everything weather-related. I’m a full-blown weather nerd. Find me online, and on Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram.
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