Colorado – A mild November sunrise brings crisp air over Denver, but the atmosphere hints at a change as a new system gathers strength in the West. Early light over the Front Range highlights dry foothills and steady breezes, a setup that often precedes a cooler turn. Travelers planning Sunday routes should prepare for slower driving in the mountains and brief wet pavement in Denver as showers form.
According to the National Weather Service Denver/Boulder office, warm and dry conditions will push across the region through Saturday with gusty winds near the Wyoming border increasing fire-weather concerns. The agency expects a shift by Sunday as a weak system crosses the Rockies and introduces scattered rain along the I-25 Corridor and light snow in the high country. Totals remain minor, but slick patches may develop above 9,000 feet, especially near Vail Pass and Berthoud Pass.
According to NWS guidance, Denver’s rain chances rise midday Sunday, followed by cooler air that lingers into early next week. Temperatures may dip close to freezing Monday night, an early sign of the season’s first broader winter pattern. Models hint at another system later next week that could bring a snow chance before Thanksgiving, though confidence remains low.
Residents planning leaf cleanup or early holiday travel should monitor changing conditions Sunday afternoon. Keep devices charged, slow down on wet roads, and prepare for colder mornings early next week. Mountain travelers should pack layers and watch for quick weather changes along I-70 after midday Sunday.
For now, the weekend stays pleasant, but the Sunday shift signals the start of a steadier winter rhythm across eastern Colorado.
Five-Day Forecast for Denver, CO:
Fri: 74/42 – Sunny and warm; breezy north of town.
Sat: 71/41 – Partly sunny; light winds and mild air.
Sun: 68/39 – Scattered rain; mountain snow above 9,000 ft.
Mon: 59/33 – Mostly sunny; colder air settles in.
Tue: 66/36 – Light rain chance; cool morning and steady breezes.
