FORECAST: Thunderstorms to roll through Thursday afternoon

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• A strong cold arrives late Thursday afternoon.

• There is a risk of strong-to-severe thunderstorms as the front comes through.

• Damaging wind gusts are the main threat.

• Behind the front is a dose of winter reality.

• There will be mountain snow showers and temps near-or-below average through the weekend before it warms up some next week.

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