Denver residents woke up to a light dusting of snow this morning, with forecasts from the National Weather Service (NWS) indicating a 40 percent chance of snow mainly before 8 a.m. Despite the chilly start at 14°F, skies are set to clear with an expected high of 33°F later today. NWS Denver notes a light northeast wind shifting north northwest this morning and could gust as high as 16 mph.
Heading into tonight, Denver will see mostly clear skies with a low around 16°F. The upcoming week will steadily to warm up, with a high around 45°F expected Monday and sunny conditions set to continue through Wednesday. By New Year's Day, temperatures may reach up to 63°F, providing a mild start to 2026. However, before we can enjoy the warming trend, travelers should brace for potential disruptions.
A hazardous weather outlook has been issued by the NWS for northeast and north central Colorado, including the Denver area. According to the NWS alert, "A system will bring moderate snow to the Front Range mountains and heavy snow to the Park and Gore Range this morning through Sunday morning." As for the lower elevations, light snow is forecasted to spread across the regions, including Denver, on Saturday night through Sunday.
The NWS advisory cautions that travel impacts are expected Saturday for the high country and Sunday morning for both the high country and plains. The advisory further mentions, according to NWS, "Snow will gradually end Sunday morning." As the snowfall ceases, Denver citizens can anticipate a return to drier conditions throughout next week. Those looking forward to outdoor festivities for the New Year can rest easy, with the forecasts promising mostly clear skies and pleasant temperatures to ring in the new year. Travelers, meanwhile, are advised to stay informed on the latest weather updates and to plan accordingly for safe transit to their destinations.
