Denver, CO – Bitter morning air greets the Front Range as Colorado wakes to single-digit wind chills and crystal-clear skies. The air is crisp, the horizon pale blue, and frost clings to car roofs across Denver’s suburbs. For now, it’s calm—but meteorologists warn that another round of snow could complicate Saturday travel across I-70 and I-25, especially in the foothills and Palmer Divide.
According to the National Weather Service in Boulder, a brief warming trend holds through Friday before another system drops south late Friday night. Up to 3 inches of fresh snow may fall in mountain corridors, tapering across the Front Range by Saturday afternoon. Roads could turn slick as temperatures hover near freezing, particularly during morning commutes and evening returns from ski country.
Drivers should prepare for rapidly changing pavement conditions and possible “flash freezing” in shaded areas. The snow isn’t expected to be heavy, but combined with lingering moisture and cooling air, it could lead to icy spots and minor travel delays.
By Sunday, sunshine returns with highs rebounding into the low 40s, offering a brief break before colder air moves back in early next week. Long-range patterns hint at continued winter activity across the Rockies through mid-December as holiday travel ramps up nationwide.
Five-Day Outlook (Denver Metro):
- Friday: Mostly sunny, high 41°F, southwest wind 10 mph.
- Saturday: 20% snow chance before 11 a.m., high 43°F, slick roads possible.
- Sunday: Sunny, high 44°F, calm wind.
- Monday: Mostly sunny, high 42°F, low 23°F.
- Tuesday: Mild and sunny, high 54°F, dry conditions.
