Colorado residents will enjoy a warm and sunny start to March before winter weather makes a return early next week.
Saturday will be mild and pleasant, with highs reaching 60°F under mostly sunny skies. However, the calm conditions won’t last. By Monday night, a storm system will bring increasing chances for rain and snow, with gusty winds along I-25.
According to the National Weather Service, Friday and Saturday will feature sunny skies with highs in the low 60s. Light winds will shift southeast on Saturday before increasing Sunday afternoon. Overnight lows will remain in the 30s through the weekend.
By Monday, clouds will increase, and a cold front will bring a 50% chance of rain and snow by the evening. Winds will shift northwest at 10-15 mph, with temperatures dropping into the upper 20s overnight. Snow showers are likely into Tuesday morning, with gusts up to 30 mph possible.
Travelers on I-25 and U.S. 24 should prepare for potential slick roads late Monday into Tuesday. Those with early March plans should monitor forecasts for updated snowfall amounts and travel conditions.
Wednesday and Thursday will bring a return to dry weather, with highs in the upper 40s and mostly sunny skies. However, another round of precipitation is possible later in the week. Stay updated on changing conditions as March unfolds.
