Denver residents wishing for a snowy Christmas this year could be disappointed, as forecasters say the metro area can look forward to a mild weekend followed by a cool, sunny week. Temperatures are expected to reach highs in the low 60s this weekend, with clouds encroaching Sunday and overnight lows in the mid 30s, according to the National Weather Service. Highs of 54 and 53 are forecast Monday and Tuesday, falling to 49 on Christmas, with some clouds. A slight chance of rain and snow showers before 11 p.m. remains Wednesday night, with more showers possible Thursday and Friday in the metro area. Light snow will likely fall in the mountains Monday, Wednesday and Friday, the NWS reports. Related Articles Weather | Things to do in Denver: Charlie Brown’s Christmas music and edgy comedy from Josh Blue Weather | Rockies Mailbag: Can Colorado ever compete with big-spending Dodgers? Weather | Keeler: Broncos’ run game going historically backward, a bad look for rookie QB Bo Nix Weather | Expanded Ice Castles extravaganza opens two Colorado locations this week Weather | Keeler: Broncos Country’s Not-So-Secret Santa? Colts RB Jonathan Taylor, whose unforced fumble fueled amazing Broncos rally