Colorado – Snowflakes drift through low clouds along the Front Range this MLK Day morning, softening rooftops and muting traffic noise across Denver. Visibility drops at times, and untreated roads feel slick as temperatures hover in the 20s.
The National Weather Service reports light snow early today, with accumulations generally under an inch in the metro. Even small totals create problems during the morning drive. Bridges, ramps, and shaded stretches of I-25, I-70, and I-225 may ice quickly. Plan extra time if heading out before late morning.
Conditions improve steadily after sunrise. Clouds thin, snow tapers off, and sunshine breaks through by midday. Afternoon highs climb into the low 40s, allowing slushy spots to melt. Be cautious later today as meltwater refreezes after sunset, setting up pockets of black ice.
Tonight turns quiet and colder with mostly clear skies. Lows drop into the low 20s, keeping winter firmly in place. Tuesday brings a sharp change. Sunshine dominates, and temperatures surge into the mid-50s by afternoon. Winds pick up slightly, but travel conditions stay dry and favorable.
Wednesday stays mild with highs again in the low to mid-50s. Snowpack retreats during the day, especially on south-facing surfaces. By Thursday, cooler air returns with highs in the mid-40s, though conditions remain mostly sunny.
Looking ahead, another light round of snow is possible late Friday into early Saturday. Amounts look minor for now, but timing could affect travel if roads cool quickly after sunset.
Longer-range outlooks show near-normal precipitation and fluctuating temperatures across Colorado as winter patterns remain active.
Heading out this morning? Slow down on slick roads and watch for changing conditions block by block. How are road conditions where you’re driving today?
Five-Day Weather Outlook for Denver, CO
• Today (MLK Day): Morning snow, then sunny, high near 42°F
• Tuesday: Mostly sunny, high near 54°F
• Wednesday: Sunny, high near 53°F
• Thursday: Mostly sunny, high near 45°F
• Friday: Slight snow chance late, high near 33°F
