Starting tonight, conditions will stay dry and unseasonably mild for mid-December. Winds will be light for most areas, but those in the higher foothills and Front Range mountains may notice stronger west winds with gusts up to a round 40 mph. Overnight temperatures will be cooler in mountain valleys and across the plains, dropping into the teens and lower 20s, while skies will feature some high clouds. On Monday, the warm and dry pattern continues. Temperatures will climb well above normal, reaching the upper 50s to mid 60s across northeast Colorado. Any morning high clouds will gradually thin out by the afternoon, leading to a mostly sunny day. Winds will generally remain light, except for the usual breezier spots in the foothills and mountains. By Tuesday, downsloping winds will help keep temperatures very warm, with some lower elevation areas possibly nearing record highs. Conditions will remain dry, and winds will mostly stay on the lighter side, making for another pleasant but unusually warm December day.Wednesday brings a notable change, especially with the wind. While temperatures remain warm at lower elevations and dry conditions continue on the plains, strong winds are expected to develop, raising fire weather concerns in parts of the foothills and plains. In the mountains, moisture increases later in the day, and snow is expected to begin by Wednesday afternoon, becoming light to moderate through the evening. Streak of 60s continue before chances for rain/snow this weekFrom Wednesday night into Thursday, snow will continue at times in the mountains, especially in favored higher terrain areas. Lower elevations will stay dry but windy, with temperatures cooling back closer to seasonal levels. Looking ahead, Friday appears dry and warmer again, while another fast-moving system over the weekend could bring more mountain snow and gusty winds.DENVER WEATHER LINKS: Hourly forecast | Radars | Traffic | Weather Page | 24/7 Weather StreamClick here to watch the Denver7 live weather stream. ...read more read less