The National Weather Service in Denver is forecasting a varied spring week for Colorado's capital, with temperatures swinging from sunny days in the low 70s to possible snow showers by the weekend. While Denverites might enjoy today's sunny skies and a high near 72 degrees, the NWS suggests bundling up for a potential wintry mix in the days to come.
According to the National Weather Service, residents can expect a partly cloudy evening tonight with a low around 46 degrees, before the temperatures climb back up to a high near 77 degrees on Wednesday. Amid the calm before the storm, the NWS advises, Denver's weather will pivot with a 30 percent chance of showers Thursday afternoon and an increasing likelihood of rain and snow as the night falls.
The weather roller coaster continues into Friday with a prediction of snow showers likely before noon, then transitioning to rain and snow showers with a high near 42 degrees. The NWS puts the chance of precipitation at 80 percent, suggesting a damp end to the work week. This comes as no surprise given the city's geographic location, where, in April, snow can still blanket the Rockies while the plains bask in the warmth of spring.
Over the weekend, Denver residents should keep their rain boots and winter coats at hand, as the NWS projects a chance of snow showers before noon on Saturday and possible showers and thunderstorms Saturday night. The forecasted low dips to around 34 degrees, potentially leading to icy conditions for any late-night outings. The weather outlook brightens slightly on Sunday with a mostly sunny day and a high near 62 degrees, offering a brief reprieve from the unsettled conditions earlier in the weekend.
Looking ahead into early next week, a slight chance of showers is on the horizon for Monday, but the sun is set to make a prominent return, pushing temperatures up to a near-pleasant 68 degrees. So while Denver weather may remain as unpredictable as ever, the city's residents are no strangers to the swift atmospheric fluctuations that define the region's spring season.
