Denver residents brace for unexpected mild and dry weekend

In Colorado, particularly in the Denver metro area, the weather forecast indicated calm and mild conditions on Saturday, with temperatures reaching well into the mid-50s during the day. As the evening approached, however, snow began to redevelop in the northern mountains, marking a transition from the previous dry weather. On Sunday, temperatures dropped slightly, resulting in lows and mid-50s along the I-25 corridor. Winds picked up again, with gusts projected to reach 30 miles per hour, affecting the Denver metro area. Additionally, light snow continued across the mountain regions throughout Sunday, but the snowfall was expected to diminish by the evening hours. According to forecasts, there is the potential for 2 to 4 inches of snow accumulation for areas along and north of I-70, with northern mountains likely to see up to 6 inches. By Monday, temperatures are anticipated to cool further, with daily highs settling into the 40s before the return of warmer and drier weather patterns. This weather pattern change is common in December, as transitioning winter storms can bring moisture to the region.