Denver residents should prepare to keep their umbrellas close and their jackets closer as the weather takes a turn this week. According to the National Weather Service, the region is staring down a forecast that includes a series of scattered showers and the possibility of thunderstorms, following what’s been a brief period of relative tranquility in the skies.
Today's weather might tempt you to dress light with a high near 84 degrees, but don't be fooled, there is a 20 percent chance of showers ready to potentially break through the increasing clouds later in the afternoon. For those out past dusk, the temperature is expected to drop to around 54 degrees, so it might just be wise to bring along something warmer. As the sun sets, the wind will calm down, offering reprieve after a breezy day with south winds around 5 to 7 mph.
Things really start to pick up on Tuesday, as the forecast ups the ante to a 40 percent chance of rain showers and isolated thunderstorms. Light winds from variable directions are set to become northerly winds of 5 to 10 mph in the morning, gusting as high as 21 mph. And that’s not all, Wednesday serves up a similar dish, mixing showers with possible thunderstorms after noon and a high near a chillier 70 degrees.
The temperature will take a slight dip into the 40s in the evenings, but for the enthusiastic optimist waiting to once again see the sun in full form, your patience will pay off by the end of the week. Sunny skies are forecasted to make a comeback on Friday with temperatures climbing back into the upper 70s, just in time to set the stage for an agreeable weekend. Also, don't forget to note that you might want to avoid planning outdoor activities for Thursday afternoon, as there is that pesky 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms to potentially disrupt those plans.
In its hazardous weather outlook, the NWS indicates that rain showers will continue to progress eastward across northern Colorado this morning and afternoon. A few weak thunderstorms will be possible as well over the northeast plains this afternoon. While no spotter activation is needed at this time, the agency appreciates reports of any significant weather occurrences, likely keeping its eye on the sky as Colorado transitions through this unsettled pattern.
