Denver, Colorado – A cold start greeted residents across the Front Range early Monday, but temperatures were expected to rebound to near seasonal levels by the afternoon as dry conditions persist across eastern Colorado.
According to the National Weather Service in Denver and Boulder, Monday began with cold morning temperatures, followed by sunshine and afternoon highs near normal, including around 44 degrees in Denver and Boulder. Forecasters said the warming trend will continue through midweek as dry weather dominates the plains.
From Tuesday through Wednesday, conditions are expected to remain mostly clear and dry, with temperatures steadily rising. Forecast highs are projected to reach the upper 40s and 50s across much of the Denver metro area, while communities along the Front Range experience a gradual moderation after the cold start to the week.
By Thursday through Sunday, the forecast shifts slightly, with above-seasonal temperatures expected on the plains, while mountain areas see a chance for snow late in the week. The National Weather Service emphasized that the plains are expected to remain dry through the weekend, limiting travel impacts for urban corridors including Denver, Aurora, and Lakewood.
Forecast data shows highs climbing into the upper 50s and low 60s by late week for several Front Range cities, including Denver, Fort Collins, and Greeley. Overnight lows are also expected to moderate, reducing the risk of hard freezes after Monday morning.
While no significant hazards were highlighted for the plains, forecasters encouraged travelers heading into the mountains later in the week to stay aware of changing conditions as snow chances increase at higher elevations.
The overall pattern reflects a quieter stretch of weather for eastern Colorado as December closes, offering dry roads and improving daytime temperatures before potential mountain impacts develop closer to the weekend.
