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. >> are to believe but it has been so warm here -- is go over to meteorologist mark monstrola. >> a number of mount community seeing snow today. one of which -- is very slick. it's going to be -- loveland pass -- has called for a traction law there tonight. be careful in the mountains this evening. that much of an impressive work. aspen in vail area right now. >> pockets of heavier snow could come through from time to time. meanwhile, we are try and pretty much clear. san juan area is also under a winter advisory. that will go through midnight this evening. with an additional 1-3 inches of snow. what we're seeing right now isn't that impressive. it is rotating back from the southeast. that could shoot back into those meanwhile, it was a warm day today. 69 degrees downtown. we will stay warm tomorrow but a cold front over the pacific northwest is headed our way. let you know how that may affect your work week in a few minutes. >> we can't fit get about the broncos tonight as they get ready to take on the raiders tomorrow in oakland. >> this will be a slig on the denver sideline. fox

meteorologist mark monstrola took the beast earlier this afternoon. showing dozens of kids just how the friendly beast works. and also how our pinpoint weather team uses it in a >> way bert than math class. than home room. >> bringing it to life. with these warm temperatures you're probably not thinking about chris christmas decorations. but you should be. >> it's really a perfect time before the storm. >> reporter. >> i am very picky. >> on a scale from one to ten. she loves the holidays. and a brightly lit house. is simply a must christmas. >> it makes me feel warm. and makes me feel happy. and joyful. >> and with 7 plus degree weather. now is the time. >> it's going to snow on thursday and friday. it will be slippery and icy. and accidents are never fun. >> the last thing pwer tphard is going to do. is get on a ladder. >> last christmas. she broke a rib. falling off at stool. inside her home. >> even. >> this yore. sh*es paying to have it done. >> we don't have to get up on the roof. >> if they fall. i'm not paying any medical bills. >> just isn't

mark monstrola jokes that weatherby's and went to guilt in northeast of the greeley area talking about all things whether to the kids. probably had to tell them what snow actually is. >> thursday keeping your fingers crossed. they need the >> and born i must go the super bowl babies getting bigger. during the super bowl all started from a super bowl commercial last year. >> we sa come on. and thought i was really funny that they had all the kids from different generations that we're conceived better way to celebrate and than have a baby. >> like hanging out at your favorite watering hole with a hundred of your favorite friends. or you can always head to the residence and make a baby just like their friends of done what if the broncos make it to super bowl 51 happy healthy baby back sweep on into. >> they saw commercials about super bowl babies and then they had super bowl baby. >> not getting what you pay for. >> coming up what one conquered in the selling what customers doctor getting brand-new carpet. >> plus the price at the pump imagine paying for brand-new carpet in your house and

in short sleeves our own mark monstrola. taking the weather beast to fort collins. global village academy. up talking to the kids about climate and weather. and everything else. and kids love the beast. and love mark's presentation. he's getting into it. warm and cold. we have a tornado twister the whole nine. thanks to them. if you're looking for a school visit. mark goes out quite a bit. visits at kdvr.com. all one word. >> do our best to get there. we can't get everywhere. there's what mike was talking about. 60s and 70s here in the east. with 50s and 60s over in the west. warm is what we have beenenjoying out there. almost 20 degrees above where we should be. only two away from the record of 76. outside right now, still warm. 48. downtown and at the airport. southwest wind light now at nine miles per hour. that southwest wind comes up and over and down slopes. and heats on the west side of town. look at the 50 degree readings we have out there. and some have gone up in the last hour. you phaouf away from the foothills and east. you're in the 40s. even those read