Denver locals can expect a brisk change in the weather as the National Weather Service (NWS) forecasts a slight chance of showers later in the day and cooler temperatures in the upcoming week. The National Weather Service reports a 20 percent chance of showers after 3 pm today, with a mostly sunny sky and a high near 68 degrees. Residents should anticipate a breezy afternoon with south-southwest winds transitioning to the west at 12 to 17 mph and possible gusts as high as 28 mph.
As the evening approaches, there's a continued 20 percent chance of showers before 9 pm, but the skies are expected to clear up. Following the largely sunny weather of the city, the temperatures will drop to a low of around 31 degrees tonight. The wind, characteristically blustery, comes in from the north northwest at 8 to 15 mph and could gust as high as 24 mph.
The rest of the week in Denver is shaping up to be predominantly sunny, with highs ranging from the mid-50s to the low-70s. Starting Tuesday, a sunny day peaks around 50 degrees with lighter winds, and by Sunday, temperatures are predicted to climb again, reaching a balmy high near 73 degrees. Clear nights throughout the week will have Denverites reaching for their coats, with lows dipping into the mid-20s to mid-40s.
Yet, the National Weather Service directs attention to the higher altitudes, spotting a "couple of inches of snow" that's set to visit the far northern mountains tonight. These snow showers, brought in by a system moving through the area, are expected to intensify come Monday, which could lead to slick roads over northern mountain passes for unaware travelers heading out early in the week. Additionally, the system will usher in windy conditions across the mountains, foothills, and plains come Monday, with the plains seeing a windy Tuesday as per the hazardous weather outlook from NWS.
No spotter activation is deemed necessary for today or tonight, NWS clarifies. But Denver residents and those in the neighboring foothills and plains should prepare for a week marked by the chill of autumn winds and the warmth of an unhindered Colorado sun.
