Denver, Colorado – Colorado is positioned on the eastern edge of a broad western warm-up heading into the first full week of February, with temperatures showing a modest lean toward above-normal levels but with lower confidence than states farther west.
According to the National Weather Service and NOAA’s Climate Prediction Center, there is a 50 to 60 percent probability that temperatures from Tuesday through the following Monday will trend above normal across much of Colorado. This places the state in a transition zone between strong, locked-in warmth across the West Coast and more variable winter conditions over the central Plains.
Along the Front Range, including Denver, Boulder, and Fort Collins, daytime highs may periodically climb into the upper 40s and low 50s, especially during drier stretches. Overnight lows will remain seasonably cold, often dropping into the teens and 20s, limiting the extent of snowmelt and keeping winter impacts in play.
Mountain regions will continue to experience colder conditions, with fluctuating temperatures and occasional snow chances depending on passing systems. The weaker warm signal increases the potential for short-lived cold snaps or fast-moving fronts compared to the more stable warmth seen in California, Oregon, and Washington.
Precipitation chances remain limited overall, which could help keep travel manageable along I-25, I-70, and I-76 outside of higher elevations. Drivers should still be prepared for rapid weather changes, especially in mountain passes.
Residents may notice milder afternoons at times, but winter is far from over. With confidence lower than surrounding western states, additional outlooks or advisories are likely as February progresses and the pattern sharpens.
