Denver, Colorado – Colorado moves into the Feb 5–9 period under a milder-than-normal and mostly dry weather pattern, bringing a break from more active winter conditions and limiting the risk for widespread snow across much of the state. While winter remains firmly in place in the high country, the dominant story will be above-normal temperatures, especially east of the Continental Divide.
According to the National Weather Service and NOAA outlooks, a broad ridge of high pressure building over the western and central U.S. will allow warmer air to spread into Colorado while keeping major storm systems displaced to the north. This setup favors limited precipitation for the Front Range and eastern plains, with only spotty, light snow chances confined mainly to the highest mountain elevations.
In Denver, Colorado Springs, and along the I-25 corridor, daytime highs are expected to trend above early-February averages, with mild afternoons and cool but manageable mornings. Eastern Colorado will see similar conditions, while western valleys also warm up between colder overnight periods. Mountain areas may still pick up occasional light snow, but significant accumulations appear unlikely during this stretch.
The quieter, warmer pattern contrasts with the prolonged cold gripping much of the eastern U.S., where recent cold spells have contributed to nearly 100 temperature-related deaths in southern states. In Colorado, officials still urge residents to remain weather-aware, as rapid temperature swings can impact roads and outdoor recreation.
Above-normal temperatures and limited snow chances are expected to persist through the period, with little indication of a return to widespread winter storms before the stretch ends.
