Denver residents can look forward to mostly sunny skies and potentially record-breaking warm temperatures this holiday week, according to the National Weather Service. The forecast for December 23 has indicated a high near 70 degrees, a stark contrast to the typical wintry conditions associated with this time of year.
The warmth extends through the plains, with highs in the 60s to 70s likely. However, this stint of dry and warm weather brings with it increased fire dangers. "Elevated to near-critical fire weather conditions will be possible across the southern Foothills during the afternoon hours," according to the National Weather Service report. Denver will see little reprieve from the heat, with the NWS predicting largely the same sunny disposition for Christmas Day, with highs hovering around 70 degrees.
Nighttime will offer little in the way of seasonal chill, with lows forecasted around the 40s for most evenings. Those dreaming of a white Christmas may find little solace this year, as the clear skies hardly suggest any snowfall for the Denver area specifically.
Looking further ahead, those traveling to or residing in the mountain regions might encounter a shift. For the mountains, the chance for snow returns later Christmas Day and possibly lingers into Friday and Saturday, the NWS outlook states. Snow enthusiasts should head west, as heavier snow is expected in the mountains of western Colorado, with lighter amounts anticipated for the central regions. Throughout these days, spotters' activation is not anticipated to be needed according to the same NWS report.
