Denver woke on Wednesday, February 11, to clear skies and about 30°F (−1°C) at local observation sites, with light and variable winds in the early hours. The metro is on track to warm quickly into the low 60s by afternoon, setting up a mild, mostly sunny day that is tailor-made for errands and outdoor time. Higher elevations are playing by different rules, with rounds of mountain snow expected through Thursday morning that could slow travel into the high country.
Afternoon Warm-Up
Wednesday afternoon is expected to stay warm and sunny, with a high near 61°F and temperatures slipping only a degree or two into the evening. Winds should remain light, generally in the 1 to 6 mph range, so most of the city will feel dry and comfortably mild. If you are out at sunrise or after sunset, you will still want a jacket for those cooler readings.
Mountain Snow And Travel
The National Weather Service has a Winter Storm Warning in effect for parts of the high country through 11 AM MST Thursday, February 12, with adjacent mountain zones under a Winter Weather Advisory. In practical terms, that means the heaviest snow and the greatest travel impacts will be in the mountains. Snow is expected to ramp up by mid-to-late Wednesday afternoon and continue into Thursday morning, making passes slushy at lower elevations and producing steadier accumulation at higher passes, according to NWS Denver/Boulder. Drivers heading for the I‑70 corridor or other mountain routes should check real-time road conditions on COtrip and follow winter-driving guidance before heading out.
What To Expect This Week
The plains stay on the mild side with a chance of light rain Thursday, February 12, and a similar but smaller chance Friday, with highs holding in the upper 50s to low 60s through the weekend. Saturday and Sunday look drier and pleasantly mild before another system brings a chance of mixed precipitation to the region early next week. If you have mountain plans, keep an eye on forecast updates, since conditions can change quickly in the high country.
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