Colorado – Morning light spills across the Front Range with a springlike feel, unusual for the first week of winter. Dry air, light winds, and mild temperatures signal a calm start, but change is already lining up beyond Christmas.
Denver wakes up near the mid-40s with highs surging toward 70 today. Sunshine dominates, and snow-free streets feel almost out of season. The National Weather Service notes near-record warmth across northeast and north-central Colorado, paired with very low humidity. Fire weather concerns increase this afternoon, especially near the southern foothills, where grasses remain dry.
Tonight stays mild, with clouds slowly increasing. Wednesday cools slightly, but highs still reach the upper 60s. Winds remain manageable, though occasional gusts pick up late in the day. Christmas Day looks more like early fall than winter, with highs near 70 and partly sunny skies across Denver, Aurora, and Lakewood.
That quiet pattern begins to crack Thursday night. Colder air edges closer, especially in the high country. Mountain snow chances rise late Christmas night and into Friday. While Denver stays mostly dry Friday, cooler air settles in, holding highs closer to the mid-60s. Travelers heading west on I-70 should prepare for winter driving conditions over mountain passes, where snow may intensify.
By Friday night, temperatures drop more sharply. Lows dip into the low 30s across the metro, and colder air continues pushing south. Saturday feels more like December again, with highs near the low 50s under partly sunny skies. Any lingering moisture in shaded areas could refreeze overnight.
Enjoy the warmth while it lasts, but plan ahead for changing travel conditions. Mountain snow and colder air will make a return quickly. Heading out for post-Christmas travel Friday? Tell us what roads look like where you’re driving.
Five-Day Weather Outlook for Denver, Colorado
- Today: Mostly sunny, very warm, high near 70
- Wednesday: Partly sunny, warm, high near 67
- Christmas Day: Mostly sunny, unseasonably warm, high near 70
- Thursday: Mostly sunny, cooling late, high near 64
- Friday: Mostly sunny, cooler, high near 64
