The National Weather Service in Denver is forecasting "near record warmth" for the region this Thursday, with temperatures set to soar as high as 78 degrees. By contrast, Friday's outlook indicates a shift as a spring storm system is poised to sweep in, which is expected to bring light to moderate snow for the mountains late Friday through Sunday, according to the National Weather Service.
Residents should enjoy the unusually warm weather while it lasts, as the high temperatures are predicted to continue only through Friday. The forthcoming storm system is likely to disrupt the preceding calm, gradually ushering in scattered showers over the plains that may start Friday night and intensify into more widespread rain by Saturday night. Additionally, rain mixing with snow overnight into Sunday is a forecasted possibility, further signifying a notable transition to cooler, unstable weather conditions.
The NWS report details that Denver is currently experiencing pleasant conditions with a temperature of 43°F and calm southwest winds at 6 mph. However, this serenity is forecasted to be temporary. The report anticipates a high near 78°F today, dipping to around 47°F tonight, with a mostly clear sky and northeast winds gently shifting southwest in the evening.
Noteworthy, too, are the conditions expected for the upcoming weekend. On Saturday, Denver may see a "slight chance of rain before 9 am," with potential for rain and thunderstorms between 9 am and noon, followed by chances of rain throughout the afternoon. Denverites should prepare to possibly switch from sunglasses to umbrellas as the weather takes a turn to be notably less predictable, possibly needing to quickly adjust plans hinged on previous pleasant forecasts.
As the weather sorties forward into next week, the forecast suggests a continuation of unsettled conditions with "a chance of showers" stated for both Monday and Tuesday, where partly sunny skies may play hide and seek with rain clouds. The advice from the NWS: keep your rain gear handy and brace for a potential mix of sunshine and spring showers.
