Denver, Colorado – A more seasonable winter pattern is expected to bring near-normal precipitation to Colorado and Kansas heading into mid-January, with above-normal temperatures allowing for periods of rain, snow, and mixed precipitation across the region.
According to the National Weather Service Climate Prediction Center, temperatures across Colorado and Kansas are favored to run above normal during the January 9–13 period, while precipitation trends near seasonal averages. This setup supports rain at lower elevations at times, with snow and a rain–snow mix more likely when colder air briefly moves through.
Along the Front Range, including Denver, Fort Collins, and Colorado Springs, precipitation may fall mainly as rain during milder stretches, with snow possible overnight or during brief colder periods. Travel along I-25, I-70 east of the foothills, and U.S. 36 could see changing conditions, especially during temperature swings.
In eastern Colorado and much of Kansas, including Goodland, Garden City, Salina, Wichita, and Topeka, rain is expected to be the primary precipitation type at times, though snow could mix in during early morning or nighttime hours. Any snow accumulation is expected to be light and spotty.
Drivers should remain alert for variable road conditions, particularly on bridges and elevated roadways where brief slick spots could develop. Additional advisories may be issued closer to mid-January if colder air lingers longer than expected or if precipitation timing shifts toward colder periods.
