DENVER — Tonight, expect things to turn wetter across much of the area as a storm system pulls plenty of moisture north into Colorado. Rain will be the main story for the plains and Denver metro, while the mountains pick up snow. Higher elevations west of Denver could see 1"-4" inches of accumulation by Friday, with lighter amounts elsewhere. Temperatures stay just warm enough in Denver and along the I-25 corridor to keep anything that falls as mostly rain, though a few wet flakes aren’t impossible.
Through the overnight hours and into early Friday, widespread rain continues for the lower elevations before gradually tapering off. Even if a few flakes start to fly, no accumulation is expected around Denver.
The mountains will hold onto snow showers longer, with lingering flakes into Friday afternoon. Expect a chilly, mostly cloudy Friday for everyone.
Saturday looks much quieter as an upper ridge moves in, bringing dry weather and slightly warmer temperatures. We'll enjoy some sunshine and more comfortable conditions. Enjoy it while it lasts, because the next change isn’t too far behind.
Late Sunday, another system lifts in from the southwest and brings our next chance of precipitation. Most of the activity looks light, with the better odds south and southeast of Denver. Once again, the plains and urban corridor are expected to see mainly rain, while the foothills and Palmer Divide might get a rain-snow mix. The mountains could see some light snow, though impacts appear minor at this point.
Heading into next week, colder air settles in, and we’ll shift into a pattern that could bring one or two light snow events from Tuesday through Thanksgiving. These don’t look particularly strong right now, but there’s a small chance that one of the disturbances mid-week could bring more notable mountain snow and possible travel issues. For now, plan on chilly temperatures and keep an eye on the forecast as holiday travel approaches.
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