Denver, Colorado – A mild and breezy start to the week across Colorado will give way to a sharp late-week cooldown, with arctic air pushing daytime temperatures into the teens or even single digits across the eastern plains by Friday.
According to the National Weather Service office in Denver and Boulder, breezy conditions are expected today, especially in the foothills, with highs reaching the upper 40s to lower 50s across the Denver metro and nearby plains. Similar conditions are expected Wednesday before a series of cold fronts arrive late each afternoon into the evening.
By Thursday, colder air settles in along the I-25 corridor and across the plains, bringing noticeably lower daytime highs and much colder overnight lows. Forecasters say the coldest air arrives by Friday, when highs across eastern Colorado may struggle to climb out of the teens, with overnight lows dropping well below zero in some areas.
A chance of snow develops by Friday, though any accumulation is expected to remain light. Even minimal snowfall combined with bitter cold could lead to slick roads, especially during early morning and evening travel.
Residents are urged to prepare for the cold by protecting pets and pipes, limiting outdoor exposure late in the week, and monitoring updates as colder air locks in heading into the weekend.
Five Day Outlook for Denver, Colorado
Today: Partly cloudy and breezy. Highs in the upper 40s to mid-50s. Lows in the mid-teens to mid-20s.
Wednesday: Mostly sunny. Highs in the mid-40s to low 50s. Lows in the upper single digits to teens.
Thursday: Chilly with increasing cold. Highs in the mid-30s to low 40s. Lows in the single digits.
Friday: Much colder with a chance of light snow. Highs in the teens to 20s. Lows near or below zero.
Saturday: Still cold. Highs in the 20s. Lows in the single digits to teens.
