No White Christmas in Fort Collins, but here’s when Northern Colorado could get snow

It looks like it will be a warm and dry Christmas in Fort Collins, but there may be a glimpse of winter weather ahead.

Fort Collins is in for a sunny Christmas Eve with an expected high of 54 degrees, with clouds and light winds expected heading into the evening and a low of 27 overnight, according to the National Weather Service. Christmas Day will likely be much of the same, with some clouds, a high of 50 and a low of 24 expected.

After another warmer day on Thursday with 50 degree heat, we were able to get a glimpse of some wintry weather on Thursday night. There is a slight chance of rain after 23.00, which can be mixed with snow after 1, according to the National Weather Service. The chance of precipitation on Thursday is 20%.

After another warmer weekend — with a high of nearly 47 degrees expected Friday, 54 on Saturday and 57 on Sunday — there’s another chance for rain and snow accompanied by wind Monday, according to the National Weather Service. it is expected to be close to 52 degrees.

More: Here are the odds for a white Christmas in Colorado communities

Colorado’s mountains have a much better chance of a white Christmas, with 1 to 3 inches of snow expected around the holiday.

This article originally appeared on the Fort Collins Coloradoan: No white Christmas, but here’s when snow is forecast in Fort Collins