DENVER (KDVR) – Denver and most of Colorado will see overcast skies Tuesday as some light showers push in later in the day.

Weather today: Mostly cloudy

Clouds will linger over the entire state Tuesday as temperatures are cooler or more seasonal in the lower 60s. Winds will be brisk through a majority of the day, and the area could see a late shower.

Weather tonight: Cloudy skies

A quick shower is possible early in the metro area, but clouds linger all night. Overnight lows will dip into the upper 30s, with a slowing wind.

Winter Weather Advisories go into effect at 6 p.m. Tuesday night and last through 9 p.m. Wednesday. Most of the snow will melt in mountain towns and the snowfall maps below do not account for melting. You have to head above 9,000 feet to really start to see any accumulation.

Looking ahead: Drier end of the week

Wednesday brings better chances for some spotty showers to the metro area as highs stay in the lower 60s. Cloudy skies stick around through mid-week as snow falls in the mountains. That system will clear out overnight and into Thursday with clearing skies through the afternoon. Highs on Thursday will be comfy in the lower 70s.

Friday adds some extra clouds, but the forecast is trending drier and drier for Rockies Opening Day as highs should top out in the middle 50s. Saturday starts a slow warming trend as highs make it to the upper 50s with more sunshine. Sunday is even warmer as highs reach the middle 60s with sunny skies. Monday kicks off the next workweek with sunny skies and highs around 70 degrees.

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This week, Denver City Council will make a decision that goes to the heart of a basic responsibility we all share: keeping our communities safe.

The proposal is a one-year contract with Axon Enterprise to install 50 license plate reader cameras in high-traffic areas. These cameras help law enforcement identify vehicles connected to crimes. Some in our community have raised concerns about privacy–and we should take those concerns seriously.

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But we should also look at the facts.

This contract includes some of the strongest privacy protections we’ve seen. The data belongs only to the City of Denver. It cannot be shared with outside agencies like DHS or ICE. And it is automatically deleted after just 21 days. These safeguards didn’t happen by accident–they are the result of months of careful work by city leaders, law enforcement, and independent experts.

At the same time, we know this technology works. License plate readers were used in more than 40% of homicide investigations in Denver last year. They have helped recover stolen cars, take illegal firearms off our streets, locate missing children, and both confirm and eliminate suspects. Cities across the country–from New York City to San Diego—rely on them every day.

We also know what happens when safeguards fall short. Denver’s previous vendor, Flock Safety, misused data, and that contract was terminated. We learned from that experience. After a thorough review, the city selected Axon, a company widely trusted for its strong security and accountability.

Let’s also be clear about what these cameras do–and don’t do. They are aimed at public roads, capturing license plates that are already visible to anyone. Courts have consistently ruled there is no violation of privacy in those settings.

Since taking office, Mayor Mike Johnston has overseen meaningful progress in reducing crime, with homicides and auto thefts both declining. License plate readers are not the only reason, but they are part of a broader strategy that is making a difference.

At a time when fear and distrust can easily take hold, we have to stay grounded in reality. We cannot have police officers everywhere at all hours. But we can give them tools that act as extra “eyes”–helping them identify reckless drivers, track fleeing suspects, and respond more effectively to serious crimes.