Denver's weather is playing it cool and breezy for the next couple of days, according to the National Weather Service (NWS) in Denver. The current state of the sky boasts just a few clouds with a comfortable temperature sitting at 58°F. The region is experiencing a mild humidity at 45%, a steady southwest wind blowing at 13 mph, and a barometer reading of 29.78 in. As the day progresses, locals can expect mostly sunny skies with highs creeping up to near 68°F and those breezy conditions persisting, giving the air some extra chill.
The NWS forecast predicts clear evenings, with tonight dropping to a low around 41°F and keeping it breezy, as winds shift from west to variable after midnight. Starting Friday morning, that 'mostly sunny' mantra continues with the mercury hovering near 67°F. With light winds on the forecast, the conditions are seemingly optimal for hopping on a bike for a city ride, as they are set to become north northwest around 6 mph in the afternoon. Yet, patchy frost might challenge some gardeners, with colder plains locations beginning to feel the frosty embrace starting Friday morning.
A weather outlook provided by the National Weather Service Denver/Boulder CO highlights a string of clear nights and sunny days stretching from today into the weekend. Saturday's forecast mentions a high near 65°F, becoming brisk as southwest winds pick up the pace, potentially gusting up to 24 mph. Sunday turns up the heat slightly to a high near 75°F, followed by a mostly clear night with temperatures dropping to around 46°F.
Next week, there's a slight twist in the plot with a "slight chance of showers after noon" on Monday, paired with mostly sunny skies and a high near 70°F, and breezy to boot. Monday night won't escape the rain's capricious whims, as it holds onto its slight chance of showers and partly cloudy with a low around 36°F. Tuesday and Wednesday both promise sunny days, though they sound cooler, with respective highs of 61°F and 64°F.
Meanwhile, NWS issued a hazardous weather outlook, which warned of patchy dense fog affecting the area along and north of I-76 through late morning today. Southerly winds are expected to increase this afternoon, with gusts reaching up to 40 mph on the plains south of I-76 and in the mountains below I-70. "Isolated to scattered thunderstorms may produce wind gusts up to 70 mph," cautions the outlook. For those traveling at altitude tonight, the mountains could be treated to a sprinkling of rain and snow showers with snow levels between 8 and 9 thousand feet, although any accumulations should be less than 2 inches. Spotters can stand down, as no spotter activation is required for today or tonight.
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