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FXUS65 KBOU 062344
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Area Forecast Discussion
National Weather Service Denver/Boulder CO
444 PM MST Fri Nov 6 2026

.KEY MESSAGES...

- Very light snow showers possible (10-20% chance) this afternoon
  in the high country, with any snow amounts less than 1".

- Above normal temperatures and dry conditions are expected
  Saturday through late next week.

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.DISCUSSION /Through Friday/...
Issued at 1212 PM MST Fri Nov 6 2026

We will be entering a prolonged relatively quiet period after today
and likely through the end of next week as upper level ridging will
reside over the western United States. For us, that will mean
overall dry conditions and above normal temperatures.

Today, light snow showers are possible (10-20% chance) mainly for
the I-70 mountain corridor and surrounding areas above
8,500-9,000 ft this afternoon and evening. However, with overall
lack of decent moisture, snow accumulations will be a dusting to

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