DENVER, CO – Flags already snap along Speer Boulevard under a bright but gusty dawn as the Front Range wakes to a changing sky. Monday opens breezy and warm, but it won’t last long — a strong cold front racing out of the Rockies will bring a sharp temperature drop and the first real chill of late October by Tuesday.
According to the National Weather Service in Boulder, winds will strengthen through Monday, gusting 30 to 40 mph across the plains and foothills. Mountain areas could see blowing snow above 9,000 feet, reducing visibility along I-70 and high mountain passes. By late Monday, colder air spills into the Denver metro, dropping Tuesday’s highs nearly 20 degrees into the low 50s.
Residents should secure loose outdoor items, check Halloween decorations, and brace for the sudden shift. The combination of dry air and gusty winds raises brief fire-weather concerns along the Palmer Divide and southern plains, though humidity will rise as the chill settles in.
By Wednesday, calm sunshine returns but temperatures remain cool — mid-50s by afternoon with clear, cold nights near freezing. The rest of the week trends milder, but mornings stay crisp, signaling that Denver’s long, golden fall is slipping toward winter’s edge.
Looking ahead, Halloween weekend appears quiet and seasonable — ideal for trick-or-treat plans Friday night — before models hint at a colder system next week. It’s the Front Range’s reminder that a chilly November lies ahead.
Five-Day Outlook for Denver, CO:
Mon: 68/31 – Sunny, windy; gusts to 35 mph.
Tue: 50/23 – Breezy, much cooler.
Wed: 55/31 – Sunny, calm, crisp.
Thu: 58/33 – Clear and mild.
Fri: 63/38 – Sunny; pleasant Halloween setup.
