Denverites can expect a mix of sunny skies and intermittent stormy weather over the next few days, starting with today's forecast featuring a 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms rolling in after 3 pm. According to the National Weather Service, temperatures are slated to hit highs in the comfortable mid to upper 80s, despite the looming threat of scattered showers.
For those needing to plan around the uncertainty, this evening's outlook isn't too shabby, sporting a similar 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before 9 pm, cooling down to a low around 60. The winds, calm at the start, will switch up with an east wind from 5 to 9 mph, which will later give way to a southwestern breeze after midnight.
Thursday's weather narrative doesn't stray far, spelling another 20 percent chance of rain and thunder later in the afternoon. However, the mercury will linger near a high of 88 degrees, accompanied by a light southwestern wind at 5 to 9 mph. Some stronger gusts of up to 18 mph could spice things up a bit, according to the weather service's latest updates.
Looking ahead to the weekend, the forecast suggests a fleeting cool down, with Friday's high dipping slightly to 83 degrees and a 30 percent chance of rain and thunderstorms after noon. For those planning night events, the sky should stay mostly cloudy, with the low temperatures to a mild 56 degrees, as spotted by the National Weather Service.
The hazardous weather outlook for the region does not signal the need for spotter activation today or tonight, but that doesn't mean residents should disregard the weather entirely. People living in the northeastern and north-central parts of Colorado, especially on the plains, should keep an eye out for potentially severe storms, which could come with large hail and damaging winds. The National Weather Service advises the public to send in any reports of hail or gusty winds, despite spotters not being needed.
