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Colorado Weather Alert: Denver, CO 20% Rain Saturday, Nov. 12-16
DENVER, CO — Colorado residents can expect a noticeable shift from warm November sunshine to brisk mornings this weekend. Denver temperatures will drop from 68 degrees Thursday afternoon to 37 degrees
By Marcus Hale · 2026-11-12T10:47:30.433Z
DENVER, CO — Colorado residents can expect a noticeable shift from warm November sunshine to brisk mornings this weekend. Denver temperatures will drop from 68 degrees Thursday afternoon to 37 degrees Friday night, while Saturday brings cooler conditions and a slight chance of showers.
According to the National Weather Service in Boulder, Denver's temperatures will decline through Saturday before sunshine returns Sunday. The latest outlook shows no accumulating snow in the city through early next week.
Friday Brings Cooler Air Across Denver Friday, November 13, brings partly sunny skies and a high near 65 degrees.
Light winds will become northeasterly around 5 mph during the afternoon.
By Friday night, temperatures fall near 37 degrees under mostly cloudy skies.
That represents a 31 degree difference from Thursday's expected high.
Residents across Denver, Aurora and Lakewood should prepare for chilly conditions during early morning activities.
Saturday Cooldown Brings a Slight Rain Chance Saturday, November 14, brings a more noticeable temperature change.
Afternoon highs reach approximately 57 degrees, an 11 degree decline from Thursday.
Skies remain partly sunny before a 20% chance of showers develops Saturday evening, mainly before 11 p.m.
Temperatures fall near 38 degrees.
For drivers traveling Interstate 25, Interstate 70 and surrounding Denver area roads, any developing showers could leave pavement damp.
However, widespread hazardous travel is not indicated in the supplied forecast.
Sunday and Monday Bring Improving Weather Sunday, November 15, offers sunshine and a high near 58 degrees.
Temperatures fall near 35 degrees Sunday night.
Monday brings another sunny afternoon, with temperatures climbing to approximately 62 degrees.
Monday night remains partly cloudy, with lows near 35 degrees.
These dry periods offer opportunities for outdoor activities, leaf cleanup and securing loose items before colder late November weather arrives.
Is Snow Coming Before Thanksgiving? The NOAA Weather Prediction Center is tracking a powerful Pacific storm bringing heavy mountain snow to California's Sierra Nevada.
That system does not establish a snow threat for Denver in the supplied local outlook.
Tuesday should remain mostly sunny, with a high near 62 degrees.
A chance of showers returns Wednesday, when temperatures reach approximately 56 degrees.
With Thanksgiving approaching, residents should monitor future updates rather than assume snow or icy roads are imminent.
Are you enjoying Denver's mild November weather, or preparing for colder conditions? Share what temperatures you're seeing across the metro area.