Colorado — A sharp, dry wind sweeps across the Front Range before dawn, carrying grit off open fields and sending thin dust spirals across quiet parking lots. The sky glows steel-blue over the foothills, hinting at a volatile pattern building as Thanksgiving travel begins.
Strong winds develop today, especially near the Front Range Mountains and foothills. Gusts may reach 55–65 mph, with pockets near 75 mph closest to Boulder County high terrain. Drivers along Highway 93, US-36, and the I-70 Mountain Corridor should brace for sudden crosswinds. High-profile vehicles face the greatest risk through midmorning and early afternoon.
According to the National Weather Service, colder air drops into the mountains late today, pushing snow into higher elevations first, then shifting toward Summit County and areas north of I-70. Travel grows hazardous quickly as roads turn slick and blowing snow reduces visibility. The Winter Tease continues Tuesday, with storm totals reaching 4 to 10 inches in the northern mountains from Rabbit Ears Pass northward. Summit County picks up 2 to 6 inches, with lighter amounts across the southern peaks.
For Denver, today stays mostly sunny but breezy, with highs near 61. The wind relaxes Tuesday as calmer, drier air arrives and temperatures rise into the low 60s. That short-lived stability should help early travelers move across the metro without major delays.
Wednesday brings mild sunshine again, though a slight chance of showers develops late. Highs in the lower 60s make midweek errands comfortable before the next system approaches.
Thursday and Friday bring a better chance for valley rain and mountain snow. Uncertainty remains high, but models hint at another burst of moisture that could challenge late-week Thanksgiving travel into the high country.
The weekend turns cooler yet mostly dry, offering a brief reset before deeper winter patterns emerge after Thanksgiving.
