With the mercury hitting a comfortable 51 degrees Fahrenheit and the skies over Denver partly cloaked in clouds, residents in the Mile High City should be bracing for a gusty afternoon. The National Weather Service reports winds shifting from a west-southwest breeze into a more assertive west-northwest wind, with possible gusts reaching up to 34 mph. While the current humidity lingers at a nonchalant 21%, the air has a bit of a nip with a dewpoint of 13°F.
The detailed forecast suggests that locals should settle in for a mostly sunny day with the temperature climbing towards a pleasant 68 degrees. However, the recommendation might be to hold onto your hats, as the afternoon is set to quickly become breezy. According to the National Weather Service, folks can expect "a west southwest wind 8 to 13 mph becoming west northwest 18 to 23 mph in the afternoon." Reinforcing the breathable but brisk conditions, tonight's low should dip to a cool 36 degrees with a calming northeast wind.
Looking ahead, Denver's weather conditions don't appear to take any drastic turns. Friday is anticipated to continue in a mostly sunny fashion, offering up highs around 64 degrees, while Saturday's forecast promises full sunlight and a cooler high of 56. The nighttime spell across the weekend will see temperatures falling comfortably into the high 30s, before a sunny Sunday rolls in with a high near 51 degrees.
However, the National Weather Service underscores caution for the end of the workweek. Elevated fire weather conditions will develop on Thursday with gusty west or northwest winds, warns the latest hazardous weather outlook. Residents should be aware that while these conditions may not create immediate danger, they require attention and preparedness to quickly adapt to any shifts in the environment. It's best not to risk and underestimate the potential for fires when peak gusts could easily reach 30-35 mph, and even more so near the Wyoming border, where 40-50 mph gusts could rage.
