The National Weather Service in Denver has issued its latest forecast and hazardous weather outlook for the Denver area, looking at a mostly cloudy weekend dotted with rain and thunderstorms. In the NWS update provided early this morning, Denver's current weather is described as "Mostly Cloudy" with a temperature of 61°F, humidity at 90%, and an east wind moving at a small 3 mph clip. Visibility stands at a clear 10 miles, although this could be impacted later as showers and thunderstorms roll in.
For folks planning their weekend activities, today carries a 40 percent chance of showers, potentially escalating to thunderstorms post-noon. The NWS predicts highs to nearly hit 80, with winds staying gentle, maybe picking up slightly in the afternoon. Tonight, the chance of rain hangs onto a 30 percent likelihood, dialing back as the clouds part and temperatures drop to an expected 59 degrees Fahrenheit. However, the weather pattern is shaping up to remain active through the weekend, and it's advisable to fully prepare to encounter intermittent bouts of precipitation.
Looking ahead to Sunday, you might want to keep your umbrella close with a 50 percent chance of thunderstorms forecasted after noon. Monday seems to promise even more wet weather, with a 90 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, a cooling trend with a high near 74, and calm winds swinging from calm to a more insistent east northeast direction come morning.
Further out, the NWS anticipates that showers and storms will persist into the week, with Tuesday through Thursday holding onto that ongoing threat of rain. According to the National Weather Service, scattered showers and thunderstorms will spread east across the area this afternoon, a pattern set to continue into midweek.1 Residents and visitors alike should definitely keep an eye skyward and plan accordingly, especially with the forecast signaling an increased potential for flooding as the week progresses. Denver has often seen its fair share of weather surprises, and this coming week appears to fully embrace that unpredictable nature.
