Denver, Colorado – A sharp, early-morning chill spreads across the Front Range today as cold air drains in from the north, setting up a crisp start and a noticeable dip heading into Friday. Light winds carry that bite across I-25 before sunrise, and residents heading out early should dress in layers and watch for slick, wet pavement in shaded spots.
According to the National Weather Service in Boulder, today stays mostly sunny and mild, though cooler air filters in through the afternoon. Forecasters highlight a brief calm window before Friday’s stronger push of colder air settles across the metro. Temperatures fall quickly Friday morning, and the air may feel raw as gusts reach 10–15 mph. While no heavy snow is expected, model guidance hints at a subtle “winter tease” this weekend with a minor chance of flurries in the higher foothills and a slim chance of a brief rain-snow mix closer to Denver late Sunday.
According to CDOT, early holiday planners should track weather updates closely through early next week, especially anyone traveling I-70 west or heading toward the Palmer Divide where quick temperature drops often create early-season travel surprises. No widespread hazards appear likely for now, yet the pattern favors fast swings. That means residents should keep devices charged, continue clearing remaining leaves, and prepare cars for colder mornings.
Looking toward the weekend, Saturday stays pleasant for outdoor work or early Christmas decorating, but Sunday signals a shift. According to NWS Boulder, clouds thicken, breezes strengthen, and colder pockets develop near the foothills. Light showers may brush the region late Sunday with a small chance of a brief changeover north of the city if temps slip toward freezing. After all, November often introduces these first small winter hints before the bigger pre-Thanksgiving systems arrive.
Five-Day Forecast for Denver, CO:
Fri: 73/43 – Mostly sunny; cooler air builds late.
Sat: 70/40 – Partly sunny; crisp breeze.
Sun: 67/40 – Mostly cloudy; slight rain chance late.
Mon: 57/40 – Early showers; cooler afternoon.
Tue: 53/29 – Spotty rain/snow mix possible late.
