Cold Front Sweeps South Through Colorado With Gusty Winds and Rain Changing to Snow From Cheyenne Ridge to Greeley and Fort Collins

GREELEY, COLORADO — A sharp cold front dropping south out of Wyoming and Nebraska is sweeping through northern Colorado, bringing gusty winds, rapidly falling temperatures, and a developing band of rain and snow across parts of the region.

Conditions behind the front have already turned noticeably colder, with temperatures dropping into the 20s and 30s along the Cheyenne Ridge, while readings around Greeley have fallen to the lower 40s as the system moves through.

Cold Front Pushing South Through Northern Colorado

Meteorologists report the front is currently moving south across Colorado after passing through portions of Wyoming and Nebraska, bringing increasing wind and cooler air into the region.

Behind the boundary, strong northerly winds are creating gusty conditions while helping push colder air deeper into northern Colorado. This colder air mass is allowing precipitation to transition from rain into a mix of rain and snow, particularly across higher elevations and northern areas near the Wyoming border.

Rain and Snow Band Developing Behind the Front

Radar imagery shows a pronounced band of precipitation stretching from Casper, Wyoming, southeast toward Cheyenne and Gering, Nebraska, before continuing southward into northern Colorado.

Snow showers are becoming more common behind the front, particularly across elevated areas and along the Cheyenne Ridge, where colder air is already firmly in place. Light precipitation has also been observed across parts of the northern Front Range, including areas near Fort Collins and Greeley.

Snow Levels Expected to Drop Quickly

Forecasters say snow levels are currently around 6,000 to 6,500 feet, but colder air moving south will cause those levels to drop rapidly toward 4,000 feet over the next several hours.

This could allow rain showers in some areas to transition to wet snow, especially across higher terrain and locations closer to the Wyoming border. The changeover will depend on how quickly colder air spreads south behind the front.

Limited Snow Accumulation Expected

While some snow showers are possible, meteorologists say the overall moisture with this system appears somewhat limited. A light accumulation could occur along parts of the northern Front Range and the northeast Colorado plains, but forecasters say precipitation may weaken as it moves farther south. Areas south of Interstate 70 may see little precipitation from this system.

Winds and Cooler Temperatures Continue Overnight

As the cold front continues pushing south across Colorado overnight, gusty winds and cooler temperatures are expected to persist. Residents across northern Colorado should expect breezy conditions and occasional rain or snow showers before the system gradually weakens.

Meteorologists will continue monitoring the system as it moves through the region, keeping an eye on any additional precipitation or temperature changes across the Front Range.