As the clouds hover above Denver with a chilly grip, the National Weather Service predicts a mix of rain and scattered thunderstorms before the city sees sunshine break through. The daytime brings a mild high near 68 degrees, but those venturing out early might catch the tail-end of a 40% chance of precipitation, with gusts reaching 22 mph adding a brisk edge to the morning commute, as reported by the National Weather Service.
Clear skies are set to follow tonight as temperatures dip to around 44 degrees, while the southwest winds continue to sweep in at 7 to 9 mph, gusts peaking at 15 mph. Tuesday's forecast promises warmer climes with a sunny high of 75, winds shifting quietly from the south-southwest to a calming whisper in the evening, providing Denver residents with a brief respite before becoming light and variable, according to National Weather Service.
Continuing this trend, the middle of the week heralds more sun-soaked days with highs consistently in the mid-70s, but come Friday, a cold front is likely to interrupt the warm streak, nudging temperatures back to the season's norm.
For those navigating the higher elevations, the weather remains a concern with the National Weather Service issuing a Winter Weather Advisory; the western Front Range Mountains are bracing for an impactful 4-8 inches of snow above 9000 feet, potentially slickening mountain passes and challenging the morning Eisenhower-Johnson Tunnel route, and while the plains hustle beneath robust winds that can pitch up to 40 mph, the high country is faced with even mightier gusts, scaling between 45-55 mph.
Although the immediate outlook calls for turbulent weather, Denverites can expect a stint of tranquility as spotter activation is not anticipated in the coming days. This reprieve ushers in much anticipated dry conditions and stable, unseasonably warm temperatures until Friday's forecasted shift.
