Denver locals can expect a mixed bag of weather heading into the week, per the latest updates from the National Weather Service in Denver, Colorado. Cooling temperatures have started to set in today, with a modest 52°F reading early this morning and expected highs around 82°F. There's a 20% chance of showers and maybe a rumble of thunder after three in the afternoon, so consider grabbing an umbrella if you're heading out.
For those planning their week, the National Weather Service details a slight chance of showers today extending into the evening, with cloud cover likely as night falls and lows dipping to around 56°F. Looking ahead to Monday, weather conditions are set to change, with a 50 percent likelihood of afternoon showers and thunderstorms on deck, dropping temperatures to a near 78°F with a shift from southwest breezes to a northerly draft.
The forecast further calls for an active Tuesday, where showers are likely and thunderstorms could join the party after noon. A mostly cloudy sky is in store with highs peaking around a cooler 63°F. Those evening plans may need an indoor alternative since a 40% chance of rain hangs over Tuesday night, keeping temperatures close to 48°F. Not exactly barbecue-friendly.
Moving through the midweek, Denver residents will see decreasing chances for rainfall, with Wednesday sporting a slim 20 percent chance of morning showers before giving way to mostly sunny skies and a more pleasant 70°F. Nighttime should remain calm and mostly clear with lows settling near 47°F. If you’re keen on outdoor activities, this might be your window.
Further out, expect a return to sunny conditions with Thursday and Friday each forecasted to be sunny, with daytime highs climbing back into the low 80s and nighttime lows comfortably in the low 50s. Denver’s weekend maintains this mostly sunny pattern, perfect for late-September leisure or chores that have been on stand-by.
A quick heads up for those venturing into higher altitudes, there is a potential switch from rain to snow above the timberline come late Monday into Tuesday, as noted by the NWS hazardous weather outlook. While spotter activation is not anticipated, it pays to stay aware of any updates, especially when planning travel or hikes in these areas.
