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After 42 hours, Denver finally gets above zero degrees

DENVER (KDVR) — Friday is a Pinpoint Weather Alert Day due to the continued subzero temperatures and impacts of the arctic cold.

According to the Pinpoint Weather team, areas across the state could experience gusty winds with wind chill temperatures as low as negative 50 degrees.

Follow this story for live updates throughout the day.

Live updates: Travel issues continue

5:03 p.m. Denver dropped to 1 degree below zero, and negative wind chills were expected Friday night, especially on the Eastern Plains, according to the Pinpoint Weather team.

4:09 p.m. Total number of delays at DIA is now 767 with 418 cancelations.

1:22 p.m. The number of delays at DIA has risen to 576 with 374 cancellations.

12:50 p.m. Delays at DIA are now up to 549 flights with 368 cancellations.

11:00 a.m. Denver has officially climbed above zero degrees for the first time in 42 consecutive hours, according to NWS.

9:55 a.m. More than 300 flights have been officially canceled out of DIA just today. According to FlightAware, 327 flights have been canceled with 302 delayed. The airlines with the most cancellations are SkyWest, Southwest and United.

9:14 a.m. Flights continue to be canceled at DIA. FlightAware is now saying 271 flights have been canceled with 275 delayed.

8:31 a.m. I-70 between Hidden Valley and U.S. 6 has reopened.

8:05 a.m. FlightAware is now reporting 207 delays at DIA and 250 cancelations.

7:50 a.m. I-70 eastbound between Hidden Valley and U.S. 6 is closed due to sun glare.

7:30 a.m. CDOT is issuing a warning for everyone hitting the roads Friday. While snow is no longer falling, roads are still icy and snow packed. Allow yourself extra time today.

6:38 a.m. FlightAware is reporting that 103 flights are delayed at DIA and 240 have been canceled.

5:36 a.m. Westbound Interstate 70 has closed at Tower Road after the Aurora Police Department reported a multi-vehicle crash involving semis and cars. There is no estimated time for reopening.

5:00 a.m. According to FlightAware, 64 flights have been delayed at Denver International Airport and 235 flights have already been canceled Friday morning.

4:30 a.m. The following highways are closed due to adverse driving conditions, according to the Colorado Department of Transportation:

Forecast and radar

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