Mild and Partly Sunny Monday in Fort Collins, With Warming Trend Ahead

Monday will bring partly sunny skies to Fort Collins with a high near 58 degrees. Temperatures will gradually fall to around 53 degrees by afternoon as northwest winds gust up to 18 mph. No precipitation is expected, making it an ideal day for outdoor activities despite breezy conditions.

The extended forecast shows mostly dry conditions through the week with a brief chance of precipitation Tuesday night. A slight chance of light rain or snow is possible after 8 p.m., with only a 20 percent chance of precipitation. Wednesday will clear up with sunny skies and highs near 52 degrees.

A warming trend develops Thursday through Saturday, with highs climbing to the low 60s. Thursday will reach 63 degrees under sunny skies, while Friday and Saturday will both top out around 61-62 degrees with continued sunshine. Overnight lows will dip into the upper 20s and low 30s throughout the week, so frost is possible for sensitive plants. Overall, it's an excellent stretch of relatively mild February weather with minimal precipitation expected.