Sunny Weekend Leads to Warm Monday
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A Week of Shifting Skies: From Sunny Days to Snowfall
Weekend Warmth Gives Way to Storms
The week began under a blanket of sunshine, with bright skies pushing temperatures into the comfortable 60s—a perfect start to bask in the warmth.
As night fell, the air grew crisper, though mercifully, thermometers stayed above freezing, dipping only into the lower 40s. Sunday arrived even warmer, with highs in the 70s along the I-25 corridor, while the Eastern Plains basked in even higher temperatures.
A brief afternoon shower flirted with the region, but most areas remained bone-dry, soaking up the sun rather than the rain.
Monday’s Storms: Thunder and Warmth Collide
Monday kept the mild trend, with temperatures climbing into the low to mid-70s. Yet, as afternoon deepened, the sky darkened, and thunderstorms rolled in, turning the warmth into a dramatic spectacle of nature’s power.
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Tuesday: Cooler Skies and a Taste of Winter
A shift was in the air. Tuesday arrived with cooler temperatures, holding steady near the 50s. The day began with stormy potential, and the forecast hinted at rain or even snow making an appearance at lower elevations.
Higher terrain, though, held on to the promise of snowfall—a fleeting but welcome sight for those craving winter’s touch.
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Wednesday: Chilly and Wintery
The cold grip tightened. Temperatures struggled to rise, maxing out in the mid to lower 40s. High-country snow continued its steady descent, while the plains saw persistent rain and snow showers, a reminder that spring was still hesitating on the horizon.
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Thursday & Friday: Sunshine Returns
A turnaround was near. Thursday shone again, with sunshine dominating and pushing temperatures back into the mid to upper 60s, a welcome reprieve from the chill.
Friday closed the week on a clear, high note, with skies remaining cloudless and temperatures rebounding into the mid to upper 70s—a perfect weekend setup.
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The Week in Review
From sunny serenity to thunderous drama, then a cool snap with snow flurries, the past seven days kept the Front Range on its toes. As the week ended on a bright, warm note, one thing was clear: Colorado’s weather never takes a day off.
