Colorado – A crisp, biting chill settles across the Front Range this morning as early December weather tightens its grip on Denver. Skies stay mostly cloudy, and wet patches on roads could refreeze in pockets shaded from Thursday’s sun—an early-season reminder that flash-freeze slick spots form quickly this time of year. Drivers should stay alert through evening, especially along I-25 and neighborhood streets that rarely dry completely.
According to the National Weather Service, a weak disturbance slides across northern Colorado today and Saturday. While Denver remains mostly dry, light flakes may drift over the northern mountains, and icy patches could form where winds funnel across exposed highways. A more meaningful change arrives Sunday, when colder air deepens and a slight chance of rain-snow mix creeps toward the metro after midday. Any shift toward snow will come fast if temperatures stall near freezing.
Plan extra time if traveling Sunday. Even light precipitation on cold pavement can produce slick, slushy stretches. Winds may also kick up on the plains, adding a brisk edge to the afternoon.
Meteorologists now track a broader pattern shaping next week. Early signals point to reinforcing cold spilling south by mid-December, with multiple clipper systems poised to fire up lake-effect snow from the Upper Midwest into the Great Lakes between Dec. 11–17. Holiday travelers nationwide should watch for quick-hitting bursts of snow, sharp visibility drops, and rapidly freezing roads—classic early-winter hazards.
Five-Day Outlook for Denver
Today: Mostly cloudy, steady temps near 27°F. Light breeze.
Saturday: Mostly sunny, high 46°F; breezy in afternoon.
Sunday: Sunny start. Slight chance of rain-snow mix late. High 43°F.
Monday: Mostly sunny, high 48°F.
Tuesday: Partly sunny, high 47°F. Early sign of mid-week flurries.
