Rain Snow Showers and Afternoon Storms Across Colorado Wyoming and Plains Including Denver Front Range and Eastern Kansas With Active Pattern Continuing Through Weekend
COLORADO — An active weather pattern continues across Colorado and the surrounding region Wednesday, May 20, 2026, with lingering morning snow in the mountains, rain and snow showers along the Front Range and I-25 corridor, and afternoon shower and storm chances developing across the eastern plains including eastern Colorado and western Kansas. The western slope enjoys mostly sunny skies near 70 degrees while Wyoming stays partly sunny and cool in the 40s and 50s. The active pattern shows no signs of ending, with scattered storms Thursday and Friday before a unsettled Memorial Day weekend.
Mountains See Lingering Snow While Front Range Gets Rain and Snow Showers Through Morning
Colorado mountains are dealing with lingering snowfall Wednesday morning mainly south of I-70, with mountain valley highs reaching the 50s and low 60s and colder temperatures at elevation. The Front Range, foothills, and I-25 corridor start the day with lingering rain and snow showers with the snow level sitting between 6000 and 7000 feet before scattered showers and a few storms develop after noon with daytime heating.
Mountain pass travel should be approached with caution through the morning given the lingering snow conditions.
Eastern Plains Including Western Kansas Face Afternoon and Evening Storm Chances
The eastern plains including eastern Colorado and western Kansas start Wednesday cloudy and cool in the upper 50s and low 60s with a few scattered morning rain showers. Afternoon and evening shower and storm chances increase with the best coverage favoring eastern Colorado and western Kansas during the peak daytime heating hours.
Southeast winds of 5 to 15 mph with gusts to 25 mph will be most prominent east of I-25 through the day.
Active Pattern Continues Through Memorial Day Weekend With No Dry Stretch in Sight
Thursday brings scattered showers and thunderstorms as the next trough of low pressure approaches from the west, with some storms potentially strong. Friday continues the active pattern as the main trough moves through the region from west to east.
Memorial Day weekend offers no guarantee of dry conditions with scattered showers possible Saturday, Sunday potentially the driest day, and Memorial Day Monday bringing scattered showers and storms back to the region. Stay with NapervilleLocal.com for the latest weather updates and local forecast coverage.
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