Denver residents awoke to a dense blanket of fog this morning, with visibility dropping to less than a quarter of a mile in some areas of the Palmer Divide and the eastern plains, as well as parts of the Denver metro. According to the National Weather Service, the thick fog is expected to impact travel conditions, urging commuters to exercise caution. The fog is accompanied by a 30 percent chance of showers and a low around 41 degrees, as reported earlier today.
The coming days offer a mixed bag of weather for Denverites. Saturday promises a slight chance of afternoon showers, moving into a slight risk of showers and thunderstorms after 3 pm, with even the mercury set to hit a balmy 75 degrees. This warming trend continues into Sunday, which will see sunny skies with a high near 80 degrees, but with it, increased wind speeds that could gust as high as 30 mph. The weather service advises that these conditions may elevate the area's fire weather risks. Meanwhile, Sunday night cools down to a low of around 43 degrees, while remaining breezy.
Looking further ahead, Monday maintains a pattern of a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms in the afternoon, switching to mostly sunny skies and a high near 66. Similar conditions of intermittent showers and the possibility of thunderstorms are expected throughout the week, leading up to a more active Wednesday afternoon and evening. Every day's chance of precipitation currently hovers around the 20 percent mark, keeping residents in a state of readiness for sudden changes. The threat of severe weather is low, stated the National Weather Service in its hazardous weather outlook.
Adding a layer of caution for the area is a Fire Weather Watch, effective from late Sunday morning through Sunday evening, spanning a wide swath of the northeast plains and South Park. The watch is in response to anticipated strong winds and low humidity levels, which set the stage for critical fire weather conditions. Avoid outdoor burning and any activity that may produce a spark and start a wildfire, warns the National Weather Service. The combination of gusty winds up to 45 mph and as low as 11 percent humidity could lead to rapid fire spread, underscoring a need for heightened awareness and conservative measures from residents.
