Denver residents can anticipate a shift from scattered afternoon showers to clear skies and climbing temperatures in the coming days, according to the National Weather Service. Current conditions boast a few clouds with temperatures at 66°F and a south wind traveling at 10 mph, setting the scene for a mostly sunny day with highs nearing 93°F. However, there's a 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after noon, coupled with some areas experiencing patchy smoke.
Clearing up in the evening, tonight's forecast hints at minimal smoke before midnight with lows around 63°F. The wind, jealously guarding its presence, will shift from a northwest to a south breeze in the evening. The weekend is shaping up to be sunny and hot as thermometers may edge close to a scorching 96°F on Sunday, along with similarly elevated temperatures on Monday.
A hazardous weather outlook has also been issued for northeast and north central Colorado, warning of potential hail and gusty winds from storms this afternoon, especially along and east of I-25. Scattered showers and thunderstorms are expected this afternoon and evening across the foothills into the plains, as stated by the National Weather Service. While spotter activation is not anticipated today or tonight, any occurrences of heavy rainfall, hail, or strong winds should be reported.
Looking ahead, Denver's weather trajectory shows a drier and warmer pattern throughout the weekend into the early week, before an expected return of moisture by mid-week that could rejuvenate the chances for showers and thunderstorms by Tuesday or Wednesday. Warmer and drier weather is forecast this weekend into early next week, with highs in the 90s, the NWS conveyed, ensuring residents that while the heat may escalate, relief is in sight as the week progresses.
