Denver residents, it's time to pull out the umbrellas and brace for a week dotted with gray clouds and the rumble of thunderstorms. The National Weather Service (NWS) in Denver provides a glimpse into this unpredictable weather pattern, noting a "chance of showers and thunderstorms," transitioning into "showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 4 pm" with the mercury set to touch a comfortable high near 84 degrees today. Light winds are expected to sweep across the city, but could sharpen into gusts as high as 18 mph, as reported by the National Weather Service.
As the sun sets, an impending 90% chance of precipitation may interrupt the tranquility of the night, and with low temperatures circling 48 degrees, it suggests a need for warmer duvets. A cold front sweeping in will saturate the region with significant rainfall, the bulk of which will drench the Front Range into the adjacent plains this evening and tonight. Now, if you have any outdoor plans, it would be wise to keep a rain-check ready or opt for indoor alternatives.
The wet weather isn't making a swift exit, clinging to the city's backdrop through Tuesday as "rain showers will linger," and the rain combined with continued snowmelt will cause elevated levels on mountain streams, the NWS alert indicates. This lingering weather activity could spell out a cooler week ahead with "near to below normal temperatures" forecast for the next few days.
Storm watchers and amateur meteorologists hoping to contribute might find it slightly disappointing that spotter activation will not be needed today and tonight, however, the NWS appreciates reports on any sightings of "gusty winds or hail." Be sure to stay attuned to the skies too, as a few strong to severe thunderstorms are possible this afternoon and evening, particularly to the north and east of Greeley to Limon line, so keep those cameras charged and ready for nature's show.
The rest of the week promises a ballet of sun and clouds, with scattered afternoon showers and thunderstorms each day, and a long-anticipated warming break peeking through by the weekend.
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