Colorado wakes to dim headlights and blurred taillights as freezing fog clings to streets across the Denver metro. Moist air hangs low near the ground, muting sound and reducing visibility just enough to slow the morning drive.
According to the National Weather Service in Denver/Boulder, patchy freezing fog persists early today, especially near low-lying areas and open corridors. Temperatures start in the teens, allowing thin ice to form on bridges, ramps, and untreated roads before sunshine breaks through.
Conditions improve quickly after mid-morning. Fog lifts, skies turn mostly sunny, and temperatures surge toward the upper 50s this afternoon. Southwesterly winds pick up slightly, helping dry pavement across I-25, I-70, and surface roads through the Front Range.
Light snow showers continue in the high country today, but impacts remain minor. Any additional accumulation stays light, mainly affecting elevations above 9,000 feet. Along the northeast plains, colder air filters in behind a weak front, though no significant snowfall is expected.
Sunday turns noticeably warmer. Sunshine dominates, and highs climb into the mid-60s across Denver, well above seasonal norms. Outdoor plans look favorable, but melting snow may refreeze after sunset, creating isolated slick spots overnight.
Looking ahead, the quiet stretch continues into Monday with highs near 60 degrees. Clouds increase by Tuesday, when a slight chance of rain and snow develops by late morning. No major storm signals appear yet, but timing bears watching for commuters.
The broader pattern favors mild temperatures across Colorado into early February, even as colder air grips the Midwest and East. That contrast keeps weather swings possible later next week.
For now, slow down in fog-prone areas this morning and enjoy the rapid warmup later today. Did you notice icy patches on your drive?
Five-Day Outlook for Denver, Colorado
• Today: Morning freezing fog, then mostly sunny. High near 59°.
• Sunday: Sunny. High near 64°.
• Monday: Partly sunny. High near 61°.
• Tuesday: Slight chance rain/snow. High near 54°.
• Wednesday: Mostly sunny. High near 54°.
