fleeting brush with winter may have swept across the Front Range this past weekend, but the atmosphere isn’t planning to stick with the theme for long. That sharp Arctic plunge—while refreshing for snow lovers—was more of a brief interruption than a true turning point. A closer look at the pattern ahead shows Colorado snapping right back into its now‑familiar routine of warm afternoons, bone‑dry air, and a statewide snowpack sitting at record‑low levels. Winter may have knocked on the door, but it certainly isn’t moving in.
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This weekend’s forecast looks nothing like the mild stretch we’ve been coasting through so far in 2026. A sharp pattern shake‑up is finally knocking on eastern Colorado’s door. An Arctic airmass is set to spill into the Front Range Thursday night, bringing the coldest temperatures of the season and eventually a round of light, fluffy snow. We break down the timing, impacts, and just how low those temperatures will go—plus why the rest of the country is gearing up for a far bigger and historic winter storm.
A quick round of overnight snow is already over and done with in the area as of Monday morning, but it’s just the opening act in a busy week of weather across the Front Range. Several cold fronts are lined up to keep temperatures bouncing around, including a late‑week Arctic surge that could deliver the coldest air of the season and a chance for additional snow. Read on as we break down the timing of at least three different cold fronts, the associated wind and fire‑weather concerns, and what to expect as that Arctic air barrels in later this week.
A stubborn weather pattern is settling in this week, and Colorado finds itself right in the middle of the action—or the lack of it. While the coasts deal with weather extremes, the Front Range gets a quieter blend of mild spells, a couple of cold fronts, and just enough uncertainty to keep things interesting. Read on for our full outlook of the next seven days to see if this translates into meaningful moisture or just more dry January days.
A tandem of low pressure systems — one warm and moisture‑rich, the other colder and more dynamic — teamed up just enough to deliver a surprisingly efficient burst of snowfall across the Front Range to end the week. We break down how this two‑part event unfolded, why the timing mattered so much, and where our forecast over‑ and under‑performed. Continue reading
Winter is about to make a move again along the Front Range for the first time in 2026. After one last mild day Wednesday, a pair of storm systems will team up to bring moisture, colder air, and a decent shot at accumulating snow to finish the week. The setup is a little tricky, the timing isn’t perfect, and the details are still fuzzy due to some uncertainty—but there’s plenty to be hopeful for as this event plays out Thursday into Friday. We discuss the broader setup, how things may unfold and where the biggest impacts could land alongside heavy wet snow.
Update (Thu 1/8/26 5AM): Lower end scenarios now appear more likely with this tricky pair of storm systems not phasing together well. Based on latest guidance, we have reduced snow amounts by 1 or 2 inches across the board. Snow map and discussion of amounts are updated. Timing looks fine with rain/snow developing Thursday morning, snow on-and-off during the day into the evening, and snow coming to an end Thursday night or early Friday.
2025 was one of those years where Boulder’s weather never seemed content with a single storyline. We opened with a bitter Arctic punch that delivered our coldest January in nearly two decades, only to swing into a summer packed with 90°+ heat, smoky afternoons, and the hottest day since 2012. The monsoon showed up often but rarely with much enthusiasm, fall dried out in a hurry, and our first snow didn’t arrive until November 29th — the latest on record by a country mile. Now that the dust (and smoke, and snow) has settled, we’ve pulled together a full graphical recap of the temperature swings, precipitation quirks, record‑setting moments, and long‑term trends that defined Boulder’s and Colorado’s atmosphere in 2025. If you want the full story behind the chaos — and a clearer picture of where 2025 truly landed — this is a fun one to dive into. Be warned, there really are 100 charts and visuals to explore. Enjoy!
Warm, gusty weather is kicking off the first full week of 2026, but the atmosphere has a few twists lined up as we move toward the weekend. A stubborn ridge will keep us mild early on as downslope winds ramp up fire concerns. However, a developing trough later in the week will turn us much colder — with even the possibility of snow for Boulder and Denver if the storm track cooperates. The details are still evolving, but there’s plenty to watch in the days ahead.
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