The National Weather Service in Denver is urging Coloradans to prepare for a mix of conditions this week, including sunny spells, thunderstorms, and possibly severe weather. According to the NWS Denver forecast, temperatures in the Mile High City are expected to fluctuate, peaking at highs near 88°F today, with a 50 percent chance of rain and thunderstorms developing later in the afternoon.
As the week unfolds, the weather is expected to take an unpredictable turn. The forecast suggests that after today's thunderstorms, which could unleash strong gusts of up to 55 mph in northeastern parts of the state, a cold front will move in. This shift is expected to lower temperatures on Sunday and Monday, dragging them down to highs of near 80°F. The front is also predicted to ignite the potential for strong to severe storms early in the week, with "large hail and damaging wind gusts being the primary threats," as per the National Weather Service's hazardous weather outlook.
The threat of severe weather does not end with the weekend. The weather service's outlook indicates a probable increase in warmth and a brief respite from the storms on Tuesday and Wednesday. However, Thursday and the Fourth of July could bring scattered to widespread afternoon showers and storms once more. The NWS is not currently calling for spotter activation, but is maintaining a vigilant watch on the evolving conditions.
Those planning for the upcoming Independence Day may want to consider bringing an umbrella or seeking shelter, as the forecast indicates wetter celebrations with a possibility of showers and thunderstorms. Evening temperatures will hover around the low 60s throughout the week, with daytime highs bouncing back up to near 90°F by Tuesday, according to the NWS report. We're in for a mixed bag of summer weather, so Denver residents and visitors alike should stay tuned to local forecasts and be prepared for sudden changes tossed our way by the ever-capricious Colorado skies.
