Idaho Springs & Georgetown, CO

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Overlooking Idaho Springs, Colorado, with the continental divide in the background, including Mt. Flora and Mt. Eva on the left and James Peak on the right.

Today’s Forecast:

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68°F
High: 72° | Low: 45°
Current Temperature
Mostly Cloudy
Station: KBJC
Observed at: 10:35 pm CDT on 9/26/26
Wind: 3 mph | Humidity: 30%

Tonight:Partly cloudy. Low around 45, with temperatures rising to around 47 overnight. West southwest wind around 5 mph.
Sunday:A slight chance of rain showers between 2pm and 3pm, then a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny. High near 73, with temperatures falling to around 68 in the afternoon. South southeast wind 1 to 9 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
Sunday Night:A slight chance of rain showers before 9pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 47. Southwest wind around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%.

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Today’s Report:

🥾 Hiking

Fair
  65 /100

Fair for hiking. High near 72°F. Low rain risk (19%). Light wind (9 mph). Slight chance of thunderstorms.

  • Temp: Favorable conditions
  • Rain: Favorable conditions
  • Wind: Favorable conditions
  • Thunderstorm: Marginal weather factor
Tomorrow's Outlook:
Use Caution 43/100
Use Caution for hiking. High near 67°F. Risk of rain (54%). Light wind (6 mph). Slight chance of thunderstorms.

🚲 Biking

Fair
  65 /100

Fair for biking. High near 72°F. Low rain risk (19%). Light wind (9 mph). Slight chance of thunderstorms.

  • Temp: Favorable conditions
  • Rain: Favorable conditions
  • Wind: Favorable conditions
  • Thunderstorm: Marginal weather factor
Tomorrow's Outlook:
Not Recommended 18/100
Not Recommended for biking. High near 67°F. High rain probability (54%). Light wind (6 mph). Slight chance of thunderstorms.

⛺ Camping

Fair
  65 /100

Fair for camping. High near 72°F. Low rain risk (19%). Light wind (9 mph). Slight chance of thunderstorms.

  • Temp: Favorable conditions
  • Rain: Favorable conditions
  • Wind: Favorable conditions
  • Thunderstorm: Marginal weather factor
Tomorrow's Outlook:
Use Caution 43/100
Use Caution for camping. High near 67°F. Risk of rain (54%). Light wind (6 mph). Slight chance of thunderstorms.



About Idaho Springs & Georgetown

Idaho Springs & Georgetown is a Clear Creek mountain-canyon page for scenic byways, historic towns, foothill-to-alpine trails, campground access, and high-elevation drives near the Denver mountain corridor.

Make the Most of a Idaho Springs & Georgetown Day

Use the forecast to decide whether to stay in the canyon, head toward pass roads, or keep plans lower and shorter. Storms, wind, traffic, and road closures can change mountain-corridor timing quickly.

Weather Tips for Idaho Springs & Georgetown

  • Canyon wind, lightning, high-elevation cold, snow or ice, rockfall or road delays, smoke, and fast storm development can all affect plans.
  • Elevation can change temperature, wind, storm timing, road conditions, and sun exposure within a short drive.
  • For campground days, check overnight lows, fire restrictions, storm timing, and how quickly shelter is available.
  • Start early for high routes because afternoon storms, cold wind, and road issues can narrow your options quickly.

Nearby Towns and Areas

This page is meant to cover a roughly 25-mile outdoor-planning area around Idaho Springs & Georgetown, including the Clear Creek canyon towns, Mount Blue Sky and Guanella Pass approaches, Georgetown, Idaho Springs, and nearby I-70 trail corridors. It can also be useful when planning outdoor time near:

  • Idaho Springs
  • Georgetown
  • Echo Lake
  • Mount Blue Sky Scenic Byway
  • Guanella Pass
  • Silver Plume
  • Clear Creek
  • Loveland Pass approaches

Plan Around the Conditions

Use the forecast to choose the best version of Idaho Springs & Georgetown rather than forcing one itinerary. Match elevation, heat, wind, storm timing, water conditions, trail surfaces, road conditions, fire restrictions, and seasonal closures to the activity that gives your group the most comfortable day.

7-Day Forecast for Idaho Springs & Georgetown

☁
68°F
High: 72° | Low: 45°
Current Temperature
Mostly Cloudy
Station: KBJC
Observed at: 10:35 pm CDT on 9/26/26
Wind: 3 mph | Humidity: 30%
Sun ⛈
73° 47°
19%
Mon ⛈
68° 45°
54%
Tue ⛈
58° 42°
72%
Wed 🌧
64° 42°
49%
Thu 🌧
67° 42°
15%
Fri ☀
72° 44°
1%
Sat ⛈
70° --°
18%

7-Day High Temperature Trend

73° Sun 68° Mon 58° Tue 64° Wed 67° Thu 72° Fri 70° Sat

7-Day Low Temperature Trend

47° Sun 45° Mon 42° Tue 42° Wed 42° Thu 44° Fri 50° Sat

📊 7-Day Outdoor Outlook

Good Fair Poor 65 Sun 21 Mon 21 Tue 22 Wed 100 Thu 100 Fri 65 Sat
Forecast data from the National Weather Service  |  Last Updated: September 27, 2026 1:01 am CDT