November saw 23.3 inches of snow, making it the fourth snowiest November on record. Looking ahead to the first week of December, sunny and dry conditions are expected, with temperatures running above average.
Sunday will bring daytime highs in the upper 40s to low 50s, while mountain areas will experience temperatures in the 30s and low 40s. The average high for December 1st is typically 47 degrees. Breezy conditions will affect the foothills, with wind gusts reaching 40 to 50 miles per hour, but these winds are expected to calm by Sunday evening.
Monday will bring calmer conditions statewide, with daytime highs remaining in the upper 40s to low 50s. Tuesday will be the warmest day of the week, with temperatures approaching 60 degrees due to downsloping winds. The dry and sunny weather is expected to continue through the week for the Denver metro area, with highs staying in the 50s.