If you’ve been enjoying the mild, dry stretch along the Front Range, get ready for an authentic taste of winter this weekend. A cold front will slide through Northern Colorado late Friday, bringing colder air, a light snowfall, and several days of below-freezing nights.
According to the National Weather Service in Denver/Boulder, Fort Collins tops out near the mid-50s on Friday under partly sunny skies before rain and snow showers move in late Friday night, with lows dropping into the low 20s
By early Saturday, that front will have pushed through. NOAA is calling for a slight chance of light snow early in the morning, then mostly sunny but brisk, with highs only in the mid-30s and gusty north winds before they ease and turn southeast later in the day. Roads may be slick early, especially in shaded spots and on bridges, so plan a little extra time if you’re heading to local events or up toward the foothills…