Denver weather forecast: Snow expected in the city for a white Christmas weekend

Colorado is set for a white Christmas with up to 4 inches of snow expected, perfect for holiday fun. Stay safe!

It's been an unseasonably warm winter in Colorado so far, but the Christmas weekend is shaping up to bring some much-needed snow to the area. According to National Weather Service meteorologist Zach Hiris, the Denver metro can expect to see anywhere from 1 to 4 inches of snow accumulate on Christmas Eve, giving the region a chance for a white Christmas.

While the exact amount of snow is still uncertain, Hiris is confident that there will be at least some snow on the ground come Christmas morning. The snow is expected to start in the mountains on Saturday morning and spread to the plains by Saturday night, with most of the snowfall in the metro area occurring Saturday night into Sunday morning.

Temperatures are expected to dip into the teens overnight on Christmas Eve, which should help keep the snow on the ground through Christmas Day. High temperatures on Christmas will hover in the low to mid-30s, providing ideal conditions for holiday fun in the snow.

If the snow accumulates to 2 to 4 inches, it will be perfect for sledding, so families may want to bring out their sleds and head to the best hills in Denver, Boulder, and beyond. However, anyone traveling for Christmas should be cautious on the roads and follow all chain and traction laws, as winter driving conditions can be hazardous.

For up-to-date weather conditions and travel delays, individuals can check cotrip.org. Overall, it looks like Colorado is in for a white Christmas this year, bringing some holiday cheer to the region.

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