Denver, CO – The Front Range wakes under a thin veil of cloud and crisp mountain air this Friday morning. The chill lingers in the low 40s, but the city glows under clearing skies — a quiet start before the next round of mountain snow builds later tonight.
The National Weather Service in Boulder reports that rain and snow showers are already developing in the high country, especially near Summit and Grand Counties, where 1 to 4 inches of accumulation are possible above 10,000 feet. The snow level will hover near timberline today, then drop toward 9,000 feet by late evening.
For Denver, Friday brings partly sunny skies and a mild 65°F high, making it the best day for errands, hiking, or pre-Halloween decorating before the pattern flips again. Saturday will stay calm and bright with highs in the low 70s, but winds pick up by late afternoon as a Pacific front crosses the Divide.
By Sunday, expect breezy conditions and increasing clouds along I-70 and the northern plains. While Denver should stay mostly dry, a few spotty rain showers could brush the metro area late Sunday. Monday may feature a brief rain-snow mix near the foothills before skies clear midweek.
Mountain travelers should prepare for slippery passes and brief visibility drops through early Saturday. It’s the latest reminder that winter’s edge is drawing near — with colder air set to dig deeper into Colorado before Halloween week arrives.
