DENVER, Colo. – A calm dawn stretches across the Front Range, where crisp air and cloudless skies mask what’s stirring farther west. The first true hints of winter are now forming in Colorado’s high country — and by late week, that change will trickle east.
This morning starts cool and quiet across the metro area, with temperatures in the upper 30s under clear skies. The National Weather Service in Boulder expects another mild, sunny day Wednesday with highs near 72°F, perfect for late-fall yard work or early Halloween decorating. But by Thursday, a shift begins.
A weak storm system will move across the state Thursday and Friday, bringing light rain to the plains and scattered snow showers to the mountains. Snow levels will hover around 8,000 feet, with light accumulations possible on higher passes such as Berthoud and Loveland. Drivers on I-70 should expect slick spots, reduced visibility, and gusty winds by Thursday evening.
For the Denver metro area, a few light showers could sneak through late Thursday before cooler air settles in for the weekend. Highs drop to the low 60s Friday, then rebound slightly Saturday under partly sunny skies.
Looking ahead, another stronger system looms early next week, bringing a better shot at mountain snow and a brisk push of cold air eastward. For now, it’s the quiet before Colorado’s seasonal turn — that familiar dance between fall’s fading warmth and winter’s first steady steps.
Five-Day Outlook for Denver, CO:
Wed: 72/42 – Sunny, calm.
Thu: 69/44 – Increasing clouds; showers late.
Fri: 62/40 – Cooler; partial clearing.
Sat: 72/44 – Sunny, mild.
Sun: 70/41 – Partly sunny; breezy.
