Officially, Trail Ridge Road is closed.

However, the fact that it's closed doesn't mean it's entirely closed, if that makes sense. The middle, highest section is closed and certainly won't be open until spring. But you can still drive up partway, pending current weather conditions. I know someone has been as far as the Forest Canyon Overlook as recently as yesterday.

You can call for current road conditions at this number: 970-586-1206 from 8-4:30 daily. The state DOT website just lists it as being closed so that's not very helpful.

The weather in Denver should be nice for this weekend. The forecast is for rain and maybe a little snow mix depending on temp on Thursday. The mountains will pickup a foot or more on Wed and Thur. If you want a quick, 4 hr., mountain drive, follow 285 west to Fairplay, over Hoosier pass to Breckenridge and return to Denver via I-70 with stops in Georgetown and or Idaho Springs. Even with the earlier snow, the roads will be good.