January 2026 wrapped up feeling more like an early taste of spring than the heart of winter along the Front Range, with warm spells, frequent downslope winds, and only fleeting brushes with snow. Boulder spent much of the month running well above normal, dodging storm after storm as the real winter weather stayed locked in the Mountains and across the eastern half of the country. Here’s a quick and colorful graphical recap of our weather during January and how it relates to climatology.
January 2026 Temperatures:
January 2026 Precipitation:
Precipitation totals during January 2026 across the Boulder-Denver Metro area
January 2026 Snowfall:
Snowfall totals during January 2026 across the Boulder-Denver Metro area
2025-26 Seasonal Snowfall So Far:
You can find a recap of all the winter storms from the 2025-2026 snow season HERE.
How does January 2026 fit into the last 75 years?
How does January 2026 fit into the last 12 months?
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Latest Mountain Snowpack (Colorado at 55% of normal)
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