Sunny Saturday in Estes Park, But Snow Chances Return Sunday

Saturday will bring sunny skies and frigid conditions to Estes Park. Highs will reach only 32 degrees with westnorthwest winds at 18 mph gusting to 35 mph, creating wind chills as low as minus 2. An overnight chance of snow showers before dawn carries just a 30 percent precipitation chance. Residents should dress warmly for any outdoor activities.

Sunday will warm significantly to 43 degrees before a 30 percent chance of light snow develops after 5 p.m. Light snow accumulation under half an inch is possible Sunday night into Monday morning, with lows dipping to 19 degrees. Monday's M.L. King Jr. Day forecast shows a 40 percent chance of light snow before 11 a.m., then clearing skies with highs near 34.

The extended forecast through Friday shows mostly pleasant conditions. Tuesday will be sunny with highs reaching 43 degrees. Wednesday and Thursday will remain mostly sunny with highs in the upper 30s to low 40s. Friday brings another chance of light snow with a 34 percent precipitation chance and highs near 38. Overall, a typical January pattern with scattered snow chances and cold nights in the low 20s.