Snow Expected Today in Fort Collins, Warming Trend to Follow

Snow will move into Fort Collins on Sunday, with 1 to 2 inches of accumulation possible by evening. Today's high will reach just 12 degrees with northeast winds gusting up to 18 mph, creating dangerous wind chills near minus-8 degrees. A 70% chance of precipitation means residents should prepare for winter driving conditions and bundle up for outdoor activities.

Temperatures will plummet Sunday night to around minus-5 degrees with wind chills reaching minus-15. A chance of light snow continues before 11 p.m., though accumulation will be minimal. Monday brings a dramatic turnaround with sunny skies and highs near 44 degrees. This warming trend accelerates through the week, with highs climbing to 48 degrees Tuesday, 49 degrees Wednesday, and peaking near 51 degrees Thursday.

The extended forecast shows mostly sunny to partly sunny conditions through Saturday with highs remaining in the upper 40s to low 50s. Overnight lows will hover in the teens and low 20s. Precipitation chances stay near zero through the end of the week, making this an excellent stretch for outdoor activities after Sunday's snow event.