Denver, Colo. – A warmer-than-normal start to March is shaping up across Colorado, with milder air favoring rain along the Front Range and periods of snow confined mainly to higher elevations from Sunday, March 1, through Thursday, March 5.
According to NOAA’s 6-10 day outlook issued Monday, Colorado is favored to see above-normal temperatures during the March 1-5 stretch, while precipitation trends near to slightly above seasonal averages across the Rockies. That setup supports a rain-dominant pattern for lower elevations and a mix of rain and snow in the mountains.
Along the Interstate 25 corridor, including Denver, Colorado Springs and Pueblo, passing rain showers are the most likely outcome as systems move across the region. Periods of steadier rainfall could create slick stretches along I-25 and I-70 during peak travel hours.
In higher terrain, including Aspen, Vail and Steamboat Springs, colder air at elevation may support accumulating snow, particularly during overnight periods. Travel through mountain passes along I-70 could become slushy or snow-covered at times if heavier bands develop.
Northern Front Range communities such as Fort Collins and Boulder may see brief rain-snow mixing during cooler overnight hours, though daytime temperatures are expected to keep precipitation mainly liquid.
Drivers should remain alert for rapidly changing conditions in the mountains and reduced visibility during heavier showers statewide. With temperatures trending above normal overall, early March will feel milder than average across much of Colorado’s lower elevations.
Additional refinements are expected later this week as the March 1-5 window approaches.
