Denver residents can expect an eclectic mix of weather conditions over the next week, starting with today's forecast, which includes a notable chance of showers and thunderstorms, chiefly between the hours of 3 p.m. and 5 p.m. The National Weather Service reports that skies will be partly sunny with a high near 87 degrees. As the day unwinds, winds are expected to shift from a calm state to a westerly direction at 5 to 8 mph in the afternoon.
As reported by the National Weather Service, the probability of precipitation sits at 60 percent. Coming into tonight, Denver's weather will cool down to a low near 60, with ongoing chances of showers and thunderstorms before midnight. Following the gusty breezes that might surge as high as 15 mph, the wind is set to become light after midnight.
Moving into Friday, the forecast suggests a reduced chance of precipitation at a mere 20 percent, mostly after noon. With mostly sunny skies dominating, temperatures are again expected to rise, reaching a balmy 90 degrees. It should be noted that winds could intensify, approaching 16 mph with an east-southeast direction in the afternoon.
For those planning weekend activities, Saturday's weather looks to be quite favorable, with a sunny forecast and a high climbing near 95. The light winds of the morning will make a gradual switch, becoming south southwest in the afternoon, with the potential to surge too, this time as high as 18 mph.
The sunshine seems relentless as we head into Sunday, which is predicted to be not just sunny, but hot, with temperatures possibly soaring up to 97 degrees. Similar conditions stretch into Monday, again with an anticipated high around the 97-degree mark under mostly sunny skies. The evening will provide little relief, with a low settling near a still warm 65 degrees.
By the time Tuesday rolls around, Denverites should consider keeping their umbrellas at the ready, as a "slight chance of showers and thunderstorms" is forecast by the National Weather Service. The warmth persists on this day, too, with highs expected in the mid-90s. Variable cloudiness will carry through to Wednesday, which also carries a chance of showers and thunderstorms, capping temperatures off at a slightly cooler high near 86.
