Denver residents woke up to a brisk morning this Friday, January 9, 2026, as the National Weather Service in Denver/Boulder CO, provided updates on the area's weather conditions. Temperatures sat at a chilling 24°F (-4°C), and while skies are partly cloudy, there's a 50 percent chance of snowfall, particularly before 8 a.m., according to forecasts. The high for today is expected near 34 degrees, with north winds traveling 8 to 13 mph, and occasional gusts ramping up to about 21 mph. Concerning accumulation, "less than a half inch possible" of snow is the prediction shared by the National Weather Service.
Following this, tonight's forecast betrays largely clear skies with temperatures dropping to the low 16. The light south-southwest wind around 7 mph may offer some gusts up to 16 mph. The weekend holds a promise of sunshine with the mercury climbing to more comfortable highs, sitting near 45 on Saturday and reaching up to a more pleasant near 53 by Sunday. The region, seemingly a slave to the whims of the weather, should see clear skies with occasional gusty winds managed by a fairly consistent south-southwest breeze through the end of the weekend.
In terms of safety and preparedness, the National Weather Service's Hazardous Weather Outlook warns of "on and off snow showers" across Denver with snow increasing late this evening and expected to carry on overnight. "Expect slick travel conditions for the evening commute, especially by the end of the commute," the outlook cautions. Snowfall estimates for Denver rest between 1-3 inches, while neighboring regions like the Palmer Divide and southern foothills could see 4-10 inches.
Looking beyond today, the snow should let up by Friday morning, but commuters are advised that roads may still be "icy and slick," especially in the Denver metro and southward. The weekend, however, brings reprieve from the flurry with "a return to dry weather" and temperatures slowly climbing back to the norm. Though, as nature has its way of imposing, the weekend's warmth is merely a brief guest, inviting locals to embrace the sporadic sunshine and clear skies through what remains of the winter whimsy.
