Denver, Colorado – The Rockies move into the Feb 5–9 stretch under a broadly milder-than-normal and relatively quiet weather pattern, limiting snowfall across much of the Mountain West while allowing temperatures to trend above seasonal averages. While winter conditions persist at higher elevations, the overall setup favors fewer storms and reduced travel impacts compared to typical early February conditions.
According to the National Weather Service and NOAA outlooks, a strong ridge of high pressure over the western and central U.S. will continue to suppress storm systems across the Rockies. This pattern allows warmer air to spread across Colorado, Utah, Wyoming, and New Mexico, while keeping most meaningful precipitation confined to far northern ranges and isolated high peaks.
Along the Front Range, including Denver and Colorado Springs, daytime highs are expected to run above normal with mild afternoons and cooler but manageable mornings. Across Utah and western Colorado, including Salt Lake City and Grand Junction, temperatures will also trend warmer than average, with limited snow chances outside of the highest elevations. Northern Rockies locations may still see occasional light snow, but widespread accumulations appear unlikely.
The quieter, warmer setup contrasts with the prolonged and dangerous cold gripping much of the eastern U.S., where recent cold spells have been linked to nearly 100 temperature-related deaths in southern states. Even with fewer storms, officials across the Rockies urge caution, as rapid temperature swings can still impact mountain travel and outdoor recreation.
Above-normal temperatures and limited snow chances are expected to persist through the period, with little indication of a return to an active storm pattern before the stretch ends.
