Denver residents might be in for a mix of sunshine and spring showers over the next few days, according to the National Weather Service. As the city woke up to 'A Few Clouds' and a brisk 37°F this morning, the forecast predicts a 20 percent chance of showers later in the day with the temperature climbing up to a comfortable high near 72. Winds are expected to be modest, shifting from calm to a north-northeast breeze at 5 to 8 mph in the afternoon, as detailed by the National Weather Service.
By nightfall, the chance of showers drops before midnight with the skies remaining mostly cloudy, and a low settling around 43 degrees. The National Weather Service also anticipates a calm north wind around 6 mph that will taper off as the evening progresses. Going into Wednesday, there’s a 40 percent possibility of showers kicking in between noon and 3 pm, followed by chances of showers and thunderstorms after 3 pm. Despite the precipitation, the high is forecasted to be near 71 with partly sunny conditions providing a brief respite from the rain.
The rest of the week appears to follow a similar pattern with the National Weather Service predicting a 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms Wednesday night, with conditions likely to be mostly cloudy and lows around 47. While Thursday might start dry, showers are likely to become more common by the afternoon, intensifying the likelihood of a thunderstorm in between. By Thursday evening, Denver could see continued rain with a 60 percent chance of precipitation.
As the week wanes, there's a consistent chance for rain, both Friday and Saturday show a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms, particularly in the afternoon with temperatures hovering in the mid-60s to high 70s. Contrarily, Sunday shows promise for mostly sunny skies and an elevated high near 78, a welcome contrast to the intermittent dampness of the preceding days. Monday’s forecast swings back to a chance of showers and thunderstorms despite mostly sunny conditions, capping off a classic spring pattern for the Mile High City.
In light of the forecast, the National Weather Service has issued a Hazardous Weather Outlook for northeast and north central Colorado. The outlook entails isolated showers with the potential for gusty winds today and a warning for stronger storms that might materialize Wednesday afternoon, bringing possible small hail and gusty winds, especially east of I-25. However, spotter activation is not anticipated to be necessary either today or tonight. Denver locals and visitors should stay updated with the weather to prepare for these changing conditions.
