Colorado – Low clouds hang over the Front Range early, but brighter skies wait just ahead as Denver pivots toward a milder mid-January stretch. The morning starts chilly, yet the air already feels less biting than earlier this week.
Temperatures sit in the upper 30s around daybreak, with clouds slowly thinning through the morning. By afternoon, sunshine breaks through and pushes highs toward the mid-50s across Denver and Boulder. Winds stay light, keeping conditions calm for travel.
According to the National Weather Service, clearing continues tonight with lows dropping into the mid-30s. Cold air settles quickly after sunset, and patchy frost may form on untreated surfaces by early morning.
Thursday marks the warmest shift of the week. Sunshine dominates, and highs surge into the low 60s, well above seasonal averages. Roads along I-25, I-70, and city corridors remain dry, making for smooth commutes and easy mountain-bound travel.
Thursday night cools sharply again. Clear skies allow temperatures to fall into the mid-20s, raising a brief risk for black ice in shaded spots where moisture lingers.
Friday turns cooler but still pleasant. Mostly sunny skies return, with highs near the upper 40s. Winds remain light, and no snow is expected through the end of the workweek.
The weekend stays dry. Saturday brings sunshine and highs near 50, while overnight lows dip into the upper 20s. Sunday trends warmer, climbing toward the upper 50s under clear skies.
Looking ahead, long-range outlooks suggest above-normal temperatures may persist into late January across Colorado. Enjoy the mild stretch, but stay alert for quick nighttime freezes. Are you noticing icy spots on your morning drive?
Five Day Outlook for Denver, Colorado
• Wednesday: Clouds early, clearing, high near 55°F
• Thursday: Sunny and mild, high near 62°F
• Friday: Mostly sunny, cooler, high near 48°F
• Saturday: Sunny, high near 50°F
• Sunday: Sunny and warmer, high near 58°F
