Denver, CO
Arctic cold blast sets in Friday, with wind chills of -30 degrees possible through Tuesday
Bitter cold is right around the corner for Denver, the Front Range and all of the state east of Interstate 25 as an arctic blast moves south into the state Friday evening.
Forecasters at the National Weather Service in Boulder said negative-degree low temperatures are likely through Tuesday and expect wind chills in some areas to get as low as -30 degrees. A wind chill warning goes into effect Friday night and will last until 11 a.m. Tuesday.
The Arctic blast moving in from Montana will reach Colorado’s northern border by Friday afternoon and push into Denver and the plains by the evening.
Denver will see a “warmer” Friday before its arrival with a high of 35 degrees, but “fronts like this are notorious for arriving early, so we`ll continue to monitor that potential,” forecasters said.
Friday night’s low in Denver is set at -5 degrees.
Saturday’s high temperature is 5 degrees, and Saturday’s low is -6 degrees. Sunday’s high is 11 degrees, and Sunday’s low is -4 degrees.
Monday is likely to be the coldest day, with a high of 4 degrees and a low of -7 degrees. Denver could potentially tie the daily record low max temperature on Monday, Jan. 15, which was 2 degrees in 1930, forecasters said.
Each night, wind gusts could be as strong as 30 mph, so there is high confidence that wind chills of -20 to -30 degrees will happen, forecasters said in the wind chill warning.
The dangerously cold wind chills could cause frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 10 minutes, forecasters warn.
With the arrival of the cold blast also comes snow, and Denver could see a couple inches of snowfall by Saturday morning. Snow potential in the metro area continues at least slightly through Monday.
In the high country, which won’t be as affected by the arctic blast, heavy snow and wind gusts of up to 70 mph in some areas could cause blowing snow and near-impossible travel conditions.
Up to 18 inches of snow could fall by Saturday during the day, forecasters said in a winter storm warning, but while that snow may taper off Saturday, another round of even heavier snow is likely to develop Saturday night and continue through Sunday.
Forecasters at the National Weather Service in Grand Junction said snowfall in the northern and central mountains could exceed two feet in the second wave of snowfall.
Across the state, weather conditions will become moderate by Tuesday, with sunny forecasts in most areas and above-freezing temperatures returning to Denver.
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Metro Denver commuters can look forward to faster trips on the Regional Transportation District’s light rail after the agency lifted the last of 31 speed restrictions that have slowed trains for almost a year.
RTD lifted the final slow zone on a 400-foot southbound segment near the Southmoor Station on Tuesday morning, officials said in a news release.
Transportation officials found minor issues and “track imperfections” in May 2024 and added 10 mph speed restrictions to sections of the D, E, H and R lines in June and July until workers could finish repairs.
Over the next 11 months, nearly 100 employees removed and replaced more than two miles of track and finished grinding 50 miles of rail to remove surface defects that could cause cracks, according to RTD.
The delays caused frustration among customers and drops in ridership, with some people reporting more than double the amount of time to take their regular route to work.
Temporary speed restrictions will return as needed after rail inspections because of RTD’s “aging rail infrastructure,” the agency said.
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DENVER- Denver International Airport (DEN) employees are questioning CEO Phil Washington over expensive business-class flights for executives. The trip to a conference in Madrid cost the airport over $165,000, with one United Airlines (UA) ticket priced at $19,194.21.
Workers expressed concerns about the ethical implications of such high spending while frontline staff face budget constraints. Washington defended the decision, calling it an investment in leadership development.
Denver Airport CEO’s $19,000 Flight
At a quarterly town hall meeting for Denver International Airport (DEN) employees, an anonymous worker challenged CEO Phil Washington on the decision to approve expensive business class tickets for a three-day conference in Madrid.
The employee highlighted a $19,194.21 ticket, noting it “creates a rift in sentiment between frontline and senior leadership.”
The trip, attended by Washington and eight executive staff members, cost approximately $165,000, averaging $18,000 per person for flights, conference fees, hotels, and meals on United Airlines (UA).
Washington defended the expenditure, emphasizing the conference’s value for professional development.
He attributed high ticket costs to late bookings, stating, “Some travel requests came in a little later,” causing prices to spike.
However, records from a CBS News investigation revealed most tickets were purchased months in advance, contradicting claims of last-minute bookings.
Travel consultant Robert Laney expressed disbelief at the costs, suggesting that waiting could have reduced fares to $8,000–$9,000 per ticket.
Policy Under Review
Amid the growing backlash, CEO Washington announced that Denver International Airport (DEN) is reassessing its travel policy.
“We are reviewing our policy. There are some revisions we could make to that policy,” he said, although no immediate changes have been finalized or disclosed.
An airport spokesperson confirmed that the current review will cover the entire travel procedure, from initial requests and booking to reimbursement processes.
The aim, according to Washington, is to ensure future decisions reflect fiscal responsibility without compromising professional development goals.
Despite the controversy, Washington maintained his position, stating, “I stand by the professional development opportunity as an investment in our people that will pay off in the long run.”
Bottom Line
The controversy has sparked broader discussions about transparency and equity at Denver International Airport (DEN).
Frontline workers, who often face tighter budgets, expressed frustration over the perceived extravagance of executive travel.
The issue underscores the need for clear, equitable travel policies to maintain trust between staff and leadership.
As the airport reviews its policies, stakeholders await changes to ensure responsible use of revenues derived from public-facing operations like concessions and rentals.
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