DENVER, Colo. – A pale dawn settles over the Front Range, calm but deceptive. The air is still crisp, but high above, wind streaks the peaks in faint wisps—an early sign of a shifting pattern. Colorado’s November weather will flex again this weekend, bringing strong gusts, cooler air, and the first hints of mountain snow before calmer days return next week.
The National Weather Service in Boulder warns of critical fire weather through the plains today due to gusts near 50 mph and single-digit humidity. Along I-25 from Fort Collins through Castle Rock, those winds could make travel tricky, especially for high-profile vehicles. By Saturday, winds relax slightly, but the pattern turns colder across the high country. Light snow showers are expected Friday night into Saturday morning across northern mountain passes, including Berthoud and Rabbit Ears.
For Denver and the urban corridor, Friday’s sunshine and mild 60s will give way to a crisp, breezy weekend. Saturday tops out near 57°F before a dip to freezing early Sunday. By Sunday afternoon, temperatures hover near 50°F under mostly sunny skies—ideal for late fall clean-up or Veterans Day event prep.
Early next week, milder air rebounds, sending Monday’s highs into the lower 70s under clear skies. Veterans Day looks pleasant and calm, with near-perfect fall weather for ceremonies or short trips along the Front Range.
Beyond midweek, long-range models hint at another cold push from the northwest—possibly bringing a more widespread chance of snow to the Denver metro before Thanksgiving. For now, it’s the classic November rollercoaster: wind, chill, sun, repeat.
Five-Day Outlook for Denver, CO:
Fri: 64/36 – Sunny, breezy; gusts near 30 mph.
Sat: 57/26 – Mostly sunny; light mountain snow early.
Sun: 50/30 – Cool, crisp, sunny.
Mon: 70/40 – Bright, warm start to the week.
Tue: 71/40 – Mostly sunny; mild Veterans Day.
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