Denver residents can anticipate mostly sunny skies today with a high pushing a summery 87 degrees, according to the National Weather Service. A mild south southwest breeze might offer a bit of reprieve, gusting up to 22 mph in a city that's no stranger to the winds whispering down from the Rockies. In related news, the evening will usher in mostly clear conditions, with temperatures dipping to a cooler 51 degrees as winds take a westerly turn, according to the National Weather Service.
Looking down the week, the Denver Weather Service forecasts a slight interruption to the currently dry conditions. A 20 percent chance of showers is expected to roll in between noon and 3 pm Wednesday, progressing to a possibility of showers and thunderstorms later in the afternoon. The temperature will take a slight drop to a more moderate high near 75 degrees amidst a notable breeze that could bring gusts roaring as high as 30 mph. The fleeting showers might not offer much in terms of precipitation, but for a land often thirsting for moisture, every drop counts.
As we head further into the week, residents should keep an eye out for possible showers and thunderstorms each afternoon, with Thursday also presenting a 20 percent chance of rainfall. Despite this, the majority of the daytime hours should remain mostly sunny, with highs settling near 71 degrees. The pattern seems to hold into the weekend, with a mix of sunny highs and an ever-present chance of evening thunderstorms.
Sunday rounds out the week with a heightened chance of showers and thunderstorms, and temperatures peaking near 78 degrees. Come nighttime, cloud cover and possible thunderstorms continue, bringing lows around 50 degrees. By Monday, more substantial rain could be on the horizon, potentially culminating in a thunderstorm for a region that could use the hydration, maintaining a delicate balance between nurturing the earth and guarding against the hazards of weather.
However, Denver dwellers should take note: the Hazardous Weather Outlook posted by the National Weather Service points to another concern, fire weather. With the warm and dry conditions will come increased fire weather concerns, the outlook cautions. Particularly, Tuesday and Wednesday could see elevated to critical fire weather conditions. This stems from the warm temperatures preceding the front and breezy conditions expected in the mountains, a natural setup for potential wildfires.
