Colorado starts the morning mild and quiet across the Denver metro, with gray clouds drifting over the Front Range and dry pavement along I-25. It’s 48 degrees at Buckley Space Force Base, and the air feels calm for early March.
Skies turn partly sunny through the day, and temperatures climb to 73 degrees. Southwest winds increase to 20 mph at times. Across the eastern plains, elevated fire weather concerns may develop as dry air and gusty winds combine. Secure loose outdoor items and avoid open burning.
Tonight clears out, with lows near 38 degrees under mostly clear skies.
Tuesday brings a sharp shift. Showers become likely after 2 p.m., and thunderstorms are possible. Highs drop to 51 degrees with north to northeast winds gusting over 20 mph. Roads may turn slick during heavier showers by late afternoon. Plan extra time for the commute.
Tuesday night keeps a 40% chance of showers, mainly before 11 p.m., with lows near 34 degrees.
Sunshine rebounds Wednesday with highs near 68 degrees. Thursday stays mostly sunny and mild at 67. However, rain develops late Thursday night and may mix with snow as temperatures fall to 33 degrees.
Friday trends colder, with rain and snow likely and highs near 40. Light accumulations are possible on grassy surfaces if temperatures dip near freezing. Watch for patchy slick spots early Friday.
We gain nearly 80 to 90 minutes of daylight this month across Colorado. Clocks spring ahead at 2 a.m. Sunday, signaling longer evenings ahead.
The 6–10 day outlook hints at another warming trend next week.
