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Warm December Hits Colorado: Record Highs, Business Impact

12/27/2025

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Colorado experienced an unseasonably warm December 2025, with temperatures affecting local businesses and holiday activities.
On December 25, 2025, Fort Collins reached 72°F, surpassing the 1980 record of 67°F.
Hip Pops Gelato reported increased sales amid the milder weather.
Ski resorts and shops in Idaho Springs saw declines in customer traffic.
Meteorologists expect colder temperatures and snow to return by the weekend, providing relief for winter activities.

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Story summary

Colorado experienced an unseasonably warm December 2025, with temperatures affecting local businesses and holiday activities.
On December 25, 2025, Fort Collins reached 72°F, surpassing the 1980 record of 67°F.
Hip Pops Gelato reported increased sales amid the milder weather.
Ski resorts and shops in Idaho Springs saw declines in customer traffic.
Meteorologists expect colder temperatures and snow to return by the weekend, providing relief for winter activities.