Colorado Weather Shifts: Warm Days Briefly Precede Rain, Snow Threats

Denver and western Colorado are experiencing a classic October weather pattern with cool and wet conditions early in the week, including rain and possible snow at higher elevations. Denver will see patchy fog and cloudy skies Tuesday, warming to highs near 60, with above-average temperatures expected through the week. By mid-week, a warming trend will bring sunny skies and highs climbing into the 70s and low 80s, with calm to breezy winds. Western Colorado will have chilly mornings and warm afternoons, but moisture from remnants of Hurricane Priscilla will bring rain late in the week, with snow levels dropping on the highest peaks. Icy conditions and snow are expected above 9,000 feet west of Denver early in the week, causing travel disruptions on Interstate 70, but overall conditions will improve and warm by mid-week. The weekend is forecast to be cooler and wetter, providing a typical autumn transition with rain and possible snow at higher elevations.