Breckenridge, CO Weather Forecast and Current Conditions

Current Conditions From Nearby Local Station

3°F
Feels Like 3°F  
Humidity 71% Dew Point -4°F Wind Calm Barometer 30.05 in.
Report from a personal weather station 1.3 mi. N of central Breckenridge
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Point Forecast at a Glance

WedDec 3
Wed Dec 3: Partly Cloudy, Low 4F
 
4
ThuDec 4
Thu Dec 4: Sunny, High 27F, Low 9F
27
9
FriDec 5
Fri Dec 5: Snow, High 26F, Low 14F
50%
26
14
SatDec 6
Sat Dec 6: Snow, High 27F, Low 13F
90%
27
13
SunDec 7
Sun Dec 7: Snow, High 27F, Low 11F
50%
27
11
MonDec 8
Mon Dec 8: Snow, High 34F, Low 14F
50%
34
14
TueDec 9
Tue Dec 9: Mostly Sunny, High 36F, Low 22F
36
22

7-Day Temperature Trend

Week Ahead Summary

Warming trend through the week with high temperatures climbing from 27°F to 36°F. Unsettled weather expected with snow likely on at least 5 days.

Climate Context

This week's forecast shows temperatures running 1°F below the historical average for December. Normal highs for this period are around 31°F with lows around 6°F.


This Date in Weather History

1982 - The temperature in New York City's Central Park reached 72 degrees to establish a record high for December. The month as a whole was also the warmest of record.

More on this and other weather history


Breckenridge, CO 7 Day Weather Forecast Details

Wednesday Dec 3

Partly Cloudy

Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 4. Wind chill values as low as -4. West southwest wind around 5 mph.

Thursday Dec 4

Sunny

Day: Sunny, with a high near 27. Wind chill values as low as -6. Blustery, with a west northwest wind 6 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 24 mph.

Partly Cloudy

Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 9. Wind chill values as low as -5. West northwest wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 21 mph.

Friday Dec 5

Snow

Day: A 50 percent chance of snow. Partly sunny, with a high near 26. Wind chill values as low as -4. West wind 8 to 13 mph, with gusts as high as 21 mph. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

Snow

Night: Snow likely, mainly after 11pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 14. West wind 8 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 21 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

Saturday Dec 6

Snow

Day: Snow. High near 27. Chance of precipitation is 90%.

Snow

Night: Snow likely, mainly before 11pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 13. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

Sunday Dec 7

Snow

Day: A chance of snow, mainly before 11am. Partly sunny, with a high near 27.

Partly Cloudy

Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 11.

Monday Dec 8

Snow

Day: A slight chance of snow. Mostly sunny, with a high near 34.

Partly Cloudy

Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 14.

Tuesday Dec 9

Mostly Sunny

Day: Mostly sunny, with a high near 36.

Snow

Night: A slight chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 22.

Wednesday Dec 10

Snow

Day: A chance of snow. Partly sunny, with a high near 36.


About Breckenridge, CO

Breckenridge is a town (home rule) in and the county seat of Summit County, Colorado, United States. The population was 5,078 at the 2020 census, and was estimated at 4,892 in 2024. Breckenridge is the principal town of the Breckenridge, CO Micropolitan Statistical Area. The town also has many part-time residents, as many people have vacation homes in the area. The town is located at the base of the Tenmile Range. Since ski trails were first cut in 1961, Breckenridge Ski Resort has made the town a popular destination for skiers. Summer in Breckenridge attracts outdoor enthusiasts with hiking trails, wildflowers, fly fishing in the Blue River, mountain biking, nearby Lake Dillon for boating, white-water rafting, three alpine slides, a roller coaster, and many shops and restaurants up and down Main Street. The historic buildings along Main Street with their clapboard and log exteriors add to the charm of the town. Since 1981, Breckenridge has hosted the Breckenridge Festival of Film in September, while in January, the town has often been host to a screening of the Backcountry Film Festival. Also held in December is Ullr Fest, a week of festivities celebrating snow and honoring the Norse god Ullr. There are many summertime attractions to enjoy in Breckenridge, most notably the annual Fourth of July parade.

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