DENVER, Colo. — Colorado wakes to clear skies and light winds this Wednesday morning, but a shifting pattern promises brisk changes through the end of the week. Gusts up to 30 mph will whip across the northern plains and foothills by Thursday, raising a brief fire danger before cooler air sweeps in from the north.
According to the National Weather Service in Boulder, elevated fire conditions stretch from Boulder and Jefferson Counties east into the plains, including Logan and Sedgwick Counties. Low humidity and gusty southwest winds will keep conditions dry through Thursday afternoon. Travelers along I-25, I-70, and U.S. 36 should expect crosswinds and blowing dust on open stretches, especially east of Denver and north toward Greeley.
Thursday will still feel mild, with highs near 70 degrees in the metro, but a sharp cooldown arrives by Friday evening as northwesterly winds strengthen. Temperatures will dip into the 30s at night and hold in the 50s for the weekend, setting the stage for a cooler, more seasonal pattern heading into Veterans Day week.
Models hint at light snow potential returning to the northern mountains by late Saturday, possibly brushing higher passes like Berthoud and Rabbit Ears. No accumulation is expected below 8,000 feet, but the quick chill will signal winter’s early push through the Rockies.
Residents should secure outdoor decorations, avoid open burning, and plan for rapidly changing conditions through Friday. After all, the calm of midweek won’t last long — November’s colder tone is just around the bend.
Five-Day Forecast for Denver, CO:
Wed: 70/42 – Sunny and calm; light south wind.
Thu: 70/38 – Breezy, mild; gusts up to 28 mph.
Fri: 64/38 – Mostly sunny; cooler trend begins.
Sat: 58/27 – Partly cloudy; brisk with mountain flurries possible.
Sun: 52/31 – Mostly sunny; chilly start to Veterans Day week.
