Denver weather: Spotty metro showers and mountain snow

DENVER (KDVR) — Snow showers move into the mountains with a few spotty showers along the Front Range Friday, before a mild holiday weekend in the Denver weather forecast.

Weather today: Spotty shower

Denver will see mainly cloudy skies on Friday with seasonal highs in the upper 50s before some spotty rain showers move in by the afternoon.

Pinpoint Weather: Daily forecast on March 29
Pinpoint Weather: Daily forecast on March 29

The mountains will see snow showers throughout the day, with winter weather advisories in effect through 6 a.m. Saturday morning.

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Snowfall totals could reach 3-8 inches for some mountain towns.

  • Pinpoint Weather: Snowfall forecast by March 30
    Pinpoint Weather: Snowfall forecast by March 30
  • Pinpoint Weather: Winter advisories on March 29
    Pinpoint Weather: Winter advisories on March 29

Weather tonight: Slow clearing

As the system moves out, Denver will see partial clearing overnight Friday.

Low temperatures will end up in the lower 30s with lighter winds.

Pinpoint Weather: Overnight forecast on March 29
Pinpoint Weather: Overnight forecast on March 29

Looking ahead: Late Easter shower, cooler Monday

The holiday weekend looks mild with highs in the middle 60s.

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Saturday will see partly sunny skies with light winds.

Snow moves back into the higher elevations on Sunday with extra clouds in the metro. Denver could see a spotty shower after sunset on Easter.

Pinpoint Weather: Easter weekend forecast for March 30-31
Pinpoint Weather: Easter weekend forecast for March 30-31

Monday could also see some rain showers, as snow wraps up later in the high country.

Temperatures on Monday will be cooler in the upper 40s. Tuesday brings back some sunshine as highs reach the upper 50s.

Pinpoint Weather 7-day forecast for Denver on March 29
Pinpoint Weather 7-day forecast for Denver on March 29

Wednesday has mainly sunny skies and highs in the upper 60s. Denver will see a mix of sun and clouds on Thursday with comfy highs in the upper 60s.

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