Denver residents can expect a wet and wild ride with the weather this weekend, as the National Weather Service in Denver forecasts a 40 percent chance of rain showers kicking off after 2 pm today, with clouds on the increase and the temperature rising to a high near 72 degrees. According to the National Weather Service, the weather takes a turn tonight with showers and a possible thunderstorm, dropping the temperature down to a chilly 42 degrees. Moving into Sunday, the chance of precipitation remains a dicey 60 percent mainly before 9 am, but the clouds should gradually give way to sunshine with a high near 59.
After experiencing a relatively cool Sunday, Denver will see the sun returning in full force by Monday, with calm winds and a high temperature looking to hover near 77 degrees. However, the weather will once again keep residents on their toes, as Monday night brings back a 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. With a low of around 50 degrees, the weather might just decide to sneak up to disrupt any late-evening plans.
The National Weather Service has issued a hazardous weather outlook for the region. They are warning of a colder system set to arrive this afternoon, along with advising of breezy northeast winds with gusts up to 40 mph. This system is expected to bring widespread shower activity and potential thunderstorm chaos across the lower elevations later in the day.
Those traveling in the higher altitudes, especially over 9,000 feet, may need to prepare for a more wintery experience, up to eight inches of snow is anticipated Saturday night into Sunday morning. Those traveling along I-70 should prepare for winter travel conditions of slick roads through tonight, the National Weather Service cautioned, emphasizing the need for residents to remain vigilant in planning their travels.
Look for scattered showers to linger through Sunday's early hours, with temperatures staying on the cooler side. The upcoming week will roll out a much-needed break from the precipitation, promising warmer and drier conditions starting Monday. But don't put away those umbrellas yet, another weak system may roll in by Monday night, potentially bringing more showers into Tuesday. Denver should see a return to dry conditions for the latter half of the coming week.
