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Sunny and Warm in Fort Collins Today, But Windy Weather Ahead This Weekend

Published by Herald Staff
Jan 15, 2026, 5:24 AM
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Thursday brings sunny skies and pleasant conditions to Fort Collins, with highs reaching 62 degrees before temperatures fall to around 55 by afternoon. Northwest winds will gust as high as 30 mph, so securing any loose outdoor items is recommended. Overnight lows will dip to 27 degrees with partly cloudy skies and continued gusty winds up to 31 mph.

Friday will be cooler and windier, with highs near 43 degrees under mostly sunny skies. Northwest winds will strengthen significantly, gusting up to 52 mph—the strongest of the week. Plan for potential impacts on outdoor activities and travel. Temperatures will continue dropping Friday night to around 21 degrees.

The weekend will see gradual warming, with Saturday reaching 43 degrees and Sunday climbing to 58 degrees under sunny conditions. Early next week continues the pleasant trend, with highs in the upper 40s to mid-50s through Tuesday. Conditions remain dry throughout the extended forecast with minimal precipitation chances and mostly sunny skies dominating.

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