Denver residents can look forward to a week of varying weather conditions, with the National Weather Service (NWS) Denver/Boulder reporting a sunny day today with a high near 58 degrees. Winds are expected to shift from west southwest in the morning to north northwest in the afternoon with possible gusts up to 16 mph. As the evening approaches, residents should anticipate a partly cloudy sky and a drop in temperature to around 30 degrees.
According to the National Weather Service, Tuesday will remain sunny with high temperatures dipping slightly to around 46 degrees, while gusts could reach as high as 18 mph. Tuesday night's forecast suggests a continued chill, as partly cloudy conditions accompany a low of about 23 degrees. For Wednesday, Denver is expected to enjoy mostly sunny skies, with a high near 51 degrees before temperatures fall back to around 30 degrees at night.
The Thanksgiving Day outlook promises more sun, with temperatures ascending to a comfortable 56 degrees. However, as the week progresses, the weather is set to take a wintry turn. The NWS outlook includes a slight chance of rain and snow showers late Friday evening, with mostly cloudy conditions and a low around 24 degrees, marking a significant temperature drop to signal the arrival of colder nights.
Going into the weekend, Denver should brace for even chillier weather and possible snow showers. Saturday's daytime high is forecasted at a brisk 36 degrees, and by night, the mercury is expected to plummet to a frigid low of 15 degrees. Winter-like conditions are expected towards the end of the weekend, the NWS warns, with Sunday seeing continued chances of snow showers and a high peaking at just 27 degrees. Whatever activities locals and visitors have planned, they should prepare for possible travel impacts, especially on Saturday and Sunday, due to the weather shift.
In the latest hazardous weather outlook issued by the National Weather Service, Denver/Boulder, CO, light rain and snow are forecasted across various elevations, with minor travel impacts expected in the mountains tonight. This alert suggests that drivers traveling in the high country should stay vigilant for slushy and slick roads, especially over the high mountain passes. As we ease into the holiday week, Denver's community should keep an eye out for updates on weather changes that might affect their Thanksgiving and travel plans.
