Everything you need to know about the polar vortex bringing extreme cold to Colorado
Jan 17, 2025
A polar vortex will plunge Colorado into bitter, sub-zero cold this weekend and could bring up to 10 inches of snow in some parts of the Denver metro, National Weather Service meteorologists say.
We’ve rounded up all of our arctic cold coverage below, from latest forecasts and shelter resources to closures and how to keep your pipes from freezing.
This story will be updated throughout the weekend.
Denver weather forecast
Plunging temps from polar vortex could cause icy metro Denver commute Friday night
Denver forecast to see more than 100 straight hours of below-freezing temps
Extreme cold shelters and resources
Here’s where to find shelter during metro Denver’s arctic cold snap
Help available for Coloradans struggling to pay heating bills ahead of cold snap
Business, government or school closures
Denver Botanic Gardens closing this weekend due to subzero temperatures
Colorado ski forecast
Ski forecast: Single-digit cold (and worse) ancitipated at Colorado resorts this weekend
Colorado road conditions
How to drive in snow and ice: A winter guide for newcomers, tourists and those who forgot
More weather news
Denver reschedules trash collection services amid extreme cold forecast
Extreme cold preparations
Here’s how to prevent (and thaw) frozen pipes as arctic cold blast hits Colorado