Colorado’s Front Range wakes up to a chilly 41°F with patchy clouds stretching over downtown Denver, while snow continues to fall in the higher elevations west along the I-70 corridor. Roads are mainly dry across the metro, but mountain commuters could hit slick stretches early.
A Hazardous Weather Outlook remains in effect for northeast and north central Colorado. Snow continues in the mountains this morning before tapering by early afternoon. According to the National Weather Service in Denver/Boulder, hazardous travel is possible over higher passes during the morning commute. Across the plains, a 20% chance of rain showers develops after late morning.
Highs reach near 58°F in Denver today, with light winds shifting northeast this afternoon. Showers remain isolated, but brief wet pavement could slow traffic on I-25 and C-470. Plan extra time if traveling west toward Summit County.
Friday brings another 20% rain chance after late morning, with highs near 59°F. Mountain snow returns Friday with lighter accumulations expected. Valentine’s Weekend turns brighter and milder. Saturday stays sunny with highs near 58°F. Sunday surges to 65°F under mostly sunny skies, a notable February warmup.
Washington’s Birthday keeps highs in the upper 60s before slight rain chances return Monday. By midweek, rain and snow could mix again Tuesday night into Wednesday as temperatures cool.
Long-range trends hint at above-normal readings settling in late next week. Spring vibes are building, but Colorado’s quick swings remain in play.
Five Day Outlook for Denver, Colorado:
Today: Slight chance of showers, high 58°F
Friday: Slight chance of rain, high 59°F
Saturday: Sunny, high 58°F
Sunday: Mostly sunny, high 65°F
Monday: Slight chance of rain, high 67°F
