Denver residents can expect a gradual increase in temperatures this week, according to the latest forecast from the National Weather Service (NWS). The current conditions in the city are mostly cloudy with a chill in the air, sitting at 46°F, but the mercury is set to rise soon. With humidity at a comfortable 34% and the wind blowing softly from the south at 9 mph, outdoor plans shouldn't have to be bundled up for much longer. The barometric pressure is holding steady at 30.17 in (1018.7 mb), contributing to the wide visibility reaching 10 miles, as reported by the National Weather Service this morning at 6:58 am MST.
Looking ahead, the NWS forecast predicts that today will be partly sunny with temperatures climbing to a high near 70. A switch in the wind direction is expected to occur in the afternoon as it turns from south to north. Denver night owls will be greeted by a mostly cloudy sky with a low hovering around 42, while the wind remains light and variable. A south-southwest breeze is set to occasionally gently disrupt the still evening air. Looking to Thursday, the NWS foretells a mostly sunny day with a high near 74, providing perfect conditions for those wishing to slowly reclaim the outdoors after recent cooler days.
As the week progresses, the consistency of this warmer spell seems to persist. Friday is forecasted to remain mostly sunny with highs pushing the mid-70s. Winds from the south southwest will casually flirt with the city at speeds of 6 to 9 mph, perhaps showing off with gusts reaching as high as 16 mph. The nighttime will bring partly cloudy skies and a modest dip in temperature to around 44 degrees. The weekend stays loyal to this warming trend, offering mostly sunny skies on Saturday with high temperatures near 69, and a similar pattern is expected on Sunday.
However, a notable shift is on the horizon as we move into next week. Sunday night introduces a chance of showers, a clear sign that change is in the air. Along with showers, the start of the week brings cooler temperatures with highs on Monday around 57. The NWS doesn't rule out further precipitation as we move into Tuesday, as the forecast suggests a slight chance of rain and snow showers amid partly sunny skies and a high near 53.
