Blowing snow whips across the high passes of Colorado’s central and northern mountains this morning, the kind that blinds drivers and buries tire tracks in minutes. Visibility fades near Eisenhower Tunnel and Vail Pass, while gusts roar through ridgelines at more than 70 mph, reshaping drifts and testing highway plows.
The National Weather Service in Denver/Boulder warns that moderate to heavy mountain snow will persist through Sunday, especially at elevations above 9,000 feet, with gusty winds creating hazardous travel and near-whiteout conditions. Lighter snow continues into Monday morning, tapering gradually by Tuesday.
Those traveling along I-70, U.S. 40, or Highway 285 should expect slick and snow-packed roads, especially during early morning hours when temperatures stay well below freezing. On the plains, however, calm and mild weather dominates — Denver remains mostly sunny with highs in the mid-40s to low-50s through Tuesday.
By midweek, the pattern shifts: snow ends in the high country and temperatures climb toward 60°F across the metro corridor. Still, mountain drivers should stay weather-aware — strong crosswinds and brief snow squalls remain possible through Monday.
Long-range models hint at another round of light snow for the northern Rockies by December 11–14, tied to the same Arctic front expected to plunge into the Midwest and Great Lakes later next week.
Five-Day Outlook (Denver, CO):
- Monday: Sunny, high 51°F, low 30°F.
- Tuesday: Partly sunny, high 57°F, low 34°F.
- Wednesday: Breezy, high 60°F, low 36°F.
- Thursday: Chance of rain/snow early, high 51°F, low 28°F.
- Friday: Mostly sunny, high 54°F, low 27°F.
