"Denver Hits Record Low of -19 Degrees Amidst 12-Inch Snowfall and Rural Lawmakers' Accusations"

Denver experienced a dramatic temperature drop, with an overnight low of -19 degrees recorded at the airport, following days of bitter cold and a wind chill warning. The city is expected to see a slight warmup with temperatures climbing into the upper 20s and low 30s, still below average but significantly warmer than Monday. Mountain areas received several feet of snow, with more expected this week, while the weekend is forecasted to bring some of the warmest weather in nearly three weeks.