DENVER (KDVR) — After a warmer-than-average March, April is living up to the mantra, “April showers bring May flowers,” as snow systems move in for the weekend.
Denver’s snowiest month only produced 2 inches, making March 2025 the eighth least snowy March in recorded history. While the previous month was abnormal, April is reminding Denver why they call the early warm weather fool’s spring.
The Pinpoint Weather team is tracking two storm systems from Thursday through Saturday that will drop temperatures and snow along the Denver metro and Front Range.
Here is everything you need to know about the incoming storms.
Pinpoint Weather Meteorologist Travis Michels said the storm models are still shifting, and there is low confidence in the exact timing of when snow will start on Friday.
Thursday’s storm system will push in from the south and impact the southern mountains. The metro could see some flakes around midday to the early afternoon, but totals will be minimal, if any.
The Palmer Divide could see some grassy accumulation once the snow ends late Thursday evening.
The timing continues to change on Friday, a Pinpoint Weather Alert Day, but as of Thursday, Michels said models show rain moving in Friday afternoon. Some models show snow showers around noon. If the storm does start as rain, Michels said it will quickly shift to snow and linger through Saturday.
Saturday is a Pinpoint Weather Alert Day with the most amount of snow expected. The storm should wrap up by noon, leaving behind slow clearing skies and highs in the 40s.
Pinpoint Weather Alert Days on April 4-5
Snow totals will adjust over the next few days as the storms make their way into Colorado. The Pinpoint Weather team is tracking a few inches of snow along the Front Range, with more in the mountains.
While confidence in the timing of the storm is low, the Pinpoint Weather team has higher confidence in the totals.
Here are the preliminary snow totals as of Thursday for the two storm systems that begin on Thursday:
- Boulder: 3 inches
- Denver metro: 1-3 inches
- Georgetown: 8 inches
- Palmer Divide 2-5 inches
- Vail 4 inches
Pinpoint Weather: Snow totals From April 4-6
Pinpoint Weather: Snow totals From April 4-6
If you packed away your winter gear, be sure to dust it off.
The Colorado Rockies’ home opener is on Friday, and the storms could potentially impact the game. First pitch is expected to be in the mid-40s with a chance for showers. Since the timing is still up in the air, rain and snow showers could begin during the last few innings of the game, or they could start earlier in the afternoon during the game.
Regardless, dress warm if you are going to celebrate the start of baseball season in the Mile High City.
As a majority of the snow will fall overnight Friday into Saturday, roads may be slick to start your weekend. Temperatures will also be chilly with a cold breeze, so be safe on the roads.
Pinpoint Weather 7-day forecast for Denver on April 2
Confidence in these storm systems continues to grow, so be sure to stick with the Pinpoint Weather team as the timing, totals and impacts develop.
Stay prepared for storms and forecast changes, a Pinpoint Weather Alert Day and other important weather information:
The Pinpoint Weather team will continue to update the forecast multiple times each day.
