Denver, Colorado – Colorado’s high country is seeing an uptick in snow potential as an active weather pattern refocuses on the Rockies during the February 7–20 period, increasing the likelihood of accumulating snowfall across mountain elevations while lower elevations experience more variable conditions.
According to guidance from long-range outlooks, temperatures across Colorado are expected to fluctuate near seasonal levels, but colder air aloft combined with a steady stream of Pacific disturbances favors snow development in the mountains. This setup is especially supportive of snowfall across the central and northern ranges, including the Elk Mountains, Park Range, and the northern Sawatch.
The change follows a quieter stretch for some ski areas after Winter Storm Fern helped reinforce a broad, cold-dominated pattern across much of the country. As storm systems begin tracking farther north again, moisture interacting with Colorado’s terrain increases the likelihood of repeated snow events at higher elevations.
Mountain communities including Aspen, Vail, Breckenridge, Steamboat Springs, and Telluride could see periodic snowfall, with the potential for accumulating snow during stronger systems. Travel impacts are most likely along mountain corridors such as Interstate 70, U.S. 40 over Rabbit Ears Pass, and U.S. 550 through the San Juan Mountains, where snow-covered roads and reduced visibility may develop quickly.
At lower elevations, including Denver and the Front Range, precipitation chances remain more mixed and dependent on storm strength, with rain or brief snow possible but less consistent than in the mountains.
Colorado Department of Transportation officials advise travelers to monitor road conditions closely, especially during peak ski travel periods. While snowfall timing remains uncertain, forecasters say the broader pattern supports rising mountain snow chances through mid-February, with additional advisories possible as individual systems become clearer.
