Denver residents should prepare for a mix of weather conditions in the coming week, ranging from potential thunderstorms to a return of sunny skies by midweek. The National Weather Service reports that today will see increasing clouds, with a high near 69 degrees Fahrenheit and light winds that may pick up to gusts as high as 18 mph.
For those looking to enjoy a calm evening, tonight might not be the best time. The NWS predicts a 50 percent chance of rain showers and gusty winds that could reach up to 21 mph. While the wind speed remains calm as of the latest update, the city’s inhabitants need to be wary of the impending showers and cooler air as the barometer reads 29.89 inches.
Monday will be mostly cloudy with highs around 58 degrees, but the evening could bring a slight reprieve with only a 20 percent chance of showers before midnight. The rest of the week, however, presents a more optimistic outlook. By Wednesday, Denverites can expect sunny weather from the skies with a high near 78 degrees, climbing to 80 on Thursday.
Despite the pleasant midweek forecast, attention must be paid to the "hazardous weather outlook" issued by the NWS. A few strong to severe thunderstorms are on the cards this afternoon and evening, particularly along and north of I-70. "Elevated fire weather conditions" also serve as a reminder to avoid open burning, with southwest winds gusting to 30-40 mph. Meanwhile, the mountain areas will likely see snow showers but should escape with less than 2 inches of accumulation.
The outlook for the week remains dynamic as rain showers are expected to redevelop on Sunday evening. According to the National Weather Service, snow levels will drop to around 8,000 feet with a couple of inches of snow accumulation expected in the higher foothills and Front Range mountains. Denver will then endure cooler temperatures before transitioning to drier and warmer conditions by the week's end.
