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

Friday will bring sunny skies and mild temperatures to Estes Park, with highs near 57 degrees and calm winds between 1 to 6 mph. There's no precipitation expected, making it an excellent day for outdoor activities. Overnight temperatures will drop to around 36 degrees with increasing winds up to 13 mph by morning.

The weekend looks pleasant with mostly sunny conditions continuing through Sunday. Saturday will be windier, with gusts reaching 33 mph and highs near 51 degrees. Sunday will warm back up to 52 degrees under sunny skies with lighter winds. Overnight lows will dip to the low 30s both nights, but no precipitation is expected.

A weather pattern change arrives Monday as a slight chance of light snow develops after 5 p.m., with highs near 52 degrees. Snow chances increase Monday night and become likely by Tuesday, with accumulations under one inch possible. Tuesday will be colder, reaching only 40 degrees with a 57 percent chance of light snow. This snow system will continue into Wednesday with another chance of light snow and highs near 41 degrees before gradually clearing Thursday.