Sunny and Mild in Estes Park Today, But Snow Possible Early Next Week

Thursday brings sunny skies and pleasant temperatures to Estes Park. Expect a high near 56 degrees with light west-northwest winds between 3 and 9 mph. There is zero chance of precipitation throughout the day. Overnight, conditions remain mostly clear with a low around 34 degrees as west winds calm to 3 to 7 mph.

The extended forecast shows continued dry conditions through the weekend. Friday will be sunny and slightly warmer with a high of 56 degrees and minimal winds. Saturday stays mostly sunny with a high near 51 degrees, though winds increase to 9 to 14 mph. Sunday rounds out the pleasant stretch with sunny skies and a high of 53 degrees.

A change arrives early next week. Monday offers mostly sunny skies early, but a slight chance of rain and snow develops after 5 p.m. with a 16 percent precipitation chance. A more significant snow system approaches Tuesday, bringing a 50 percent chance of light snow and accumulation of less than half an inch possible. Wednesday continues the snowy pattern with snow likely and a 55 percent precipitation chance. Temperatures drop notably Tuesday through Wednesday, with highs near 43 and 39 degrees respectively.