Denver woke up Monday, February 2, to a mild, mostly cloudy start, with afternoon highs headed for about 57°F. After an unusually warm weekend, temperatures dip a bit in the coming days but still land in the "perfect for errands and dog walks" zone.
Afternoon Winds Pick Up
A weak cool front slides through Monday morning, nudging winds around to the northeast and kicking up a noticeably breezier afternoon, with gusts that could approach 25 mph. That same front helps set the table for a weak system due in Tuesday evening, so a bit of on-and-off breeze is likely through midweek as detailed by the National Weather Service Denver/Boulder.
Tuesday Night Light Snow Chance
On Tuesday evening, February 3, forecasters are calling for about a 30 to 40 percent chance of rain or snow after roughly 5 p.m. around the Denver metro. Odds go up over higher terrain, with roughly a 50 to 70 percent chance over the mountains and the Palmer Divide. In the city, any accumulation looks light, generally less than one-half inch, while higher elevations could see a minor dusting that is just enough to make untreated roads slick.
Thursday Warm-Up And The Weekend
By Wednesday, February 4, skies should clear out with highs near 52°F. After that, a warming trend nudges temperatures back into the upper 50s and low 60s on Thursday and Friday, with dry weather expected to hang on into the weekend. For background on the recent mild spell, check out the earlier Hoodline look at Denver’s sunny, unseasonably warm weekend.
Plan Ahead
Anyone commuting to the foothills or crossing the Palmer Divide Tuesday night should budget extra time and keep an eye on changing conditions, since brief light snow and gusty winds could reduce visibility along higher routes. No watches or warnings are in effect for the Denver metro as of Monday morning, but weather on the Front Range can flip fast, so it is worth checking the National Weather Service and local road resources before you head out.
