Mostly Sunny Wednesday in Estes Park, But Snow Arrives Overnight

Wednesday will bring mostly sunny skies to Estes Park with a high near 46 degrees. West southwest winds will gust to 22 mph throughout the day, with only a 10 percent chance of precipitation. Enjoy the pleasant conditions while they last—a significant winter storm system is moving in.

Snow becomes likely after 11 p.m. Wednesday night, with accumulation of less than an inch possible. Thursday delivers the main punch, with snow throughout the day and a 90 percent chance of precipitation. Expect 2 to 4 inches of new snow as temperatures hover around 33 degrees. Snow continues Thursday night with an 80 percent chance and 1 to 3 additional inches possible.

The pattern clears somewhat Friday with only a 40 percent snow chance and highs near 24 degrees. Weekend weather looks more favorable, with partly sunny conditions Saturday and sunny skies Sunday when temperatures climb to 45 degrees. Early next week maintains mostly sunny conditions with highs in the low 40s, though a slight snow chance develops Tuesday afternoon. The extended outlook suggests relatively stable weather through mid-January.