FORECAST: Chilly St. Patrick’s Day with bitter breezy winds
Published on March 17, 2026.
The weather forecast for St. Patrick's Day is expected to remain chilly, with temperatures barely reaching the upper 40s and strong winds. The mountains are expected to continue to fall with some light snowfall. A warm-up is expected for the coming days, with high temperatures expected to return to the lower 70s by Friday and near 80s by the weekend.
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