It’s another stretch of unseasonably warm and dry weather across the Four Corners — great news for hikers, bikers, and anyone getting outdoors midweek. High pressure remains in control through Thursday, keeping skies mostly sunny with just a few passing clouds. Expect afternoon highs running ten to fifteen degrees above normal, making for comfortable trail and travel conditions, though dust and dry soils may persist.
By late Thursday into Friday, things start to change as a Pacific system and atmospheric river bring increasing clouds, gusty winds, and a chance for valley rain and mountain snow — especially across the San Juans heading into the weekend. Exact timing and snow amounts are still uncertain, but anyone planning to head into higher elevations should keep an eye on forecasts and be prepared for slick or muddy conditions by Saturday. Cooler air moves in behind the system, bringing more seasonable, unsettled weather through early next week.
