Denver, Colorado – A marginal winter weather pattern may affect parts of Colorado late next week, with rain and snow chances holding near 40 percent between Jan 20 and Jan 26. While occasional systems may move through the region, the overall setup suggests winter impacts will remain limited, especially across lower elevations.
According to the National Weather Service and the Climate Prediction Center, Colorado sits on the western edge of a broader precipitation signal centered farther east across the Plains and Midwest. For much of the state, moisture availability appears limited, keeping precipitation chances modest and unevenly distributed.
Along the Front Range, including Denver, Fort Collins, Boulder, and Colorado Springs, any precipitation is most likely to fall as rain during daytime hours, with brief rain-snow mixes possible overnight or early in the morning. Temperatures are expected to fluctuate near seasonal levels, limiting the window for accumulating snow in urban areas.
Snow chances increase across the higher terrain. The northern and central mountains, including areas near Steamboat Springs, Vail, Aspen, and the I-70 corridor, could see intermittent light snow. At this time, snowfall signals remain modest, with no indication of prolonged or high-impact mountain storms.
Farther east across the Plains, including Greeley, Sterling, and Lamar, precipitation chances remain low, with dry conditions likely dominating for much of the period.
Because precipitation chances are limited, widespread travel disruptions are not anticipated. Still, drivers traveling through mountain passes should remain alert for slick spots during colder periods.
Residents are encouraged to monitor updated outlooks as confidence improves closer to the timeframe. At this stage, winter weather impacts across Colorado are expected to remain limited, with any advisories dependent on colder or wetter trends developing closer to late January.
