Denver residents can anticipate a smattering of sunny days ahead, following a brisk morning that saw temperatures resting at a chilly 31°F, as reported by the National Weather Service. The forecast suggests a warming trend, with today's high expected to hit near 47 degrees, accompanied by light winds that could reach up to 22 mph in gusts.
As nighttime descends, the city's temps are set to drop to a cooler 25°F. Looking ahead to Friday, the Weather Service predicts a high of 49 and calm winds, which may prove to be a brief respite before Saturday ushers in stronger breezes from the south-southwest. Inhabitants of the Mile-High City can expect mostly sunny skies for the weekend, with the mercury rising to an even more comfortable 60 degrees by Sunday.
The upward trend in temperatures is anticipated to continue into the early days of next week. Monday's high is pegged at approximately 60°F, though the skies might present a more clouded view. By the time Tuesday rolls around, Denverites may need to dust off their umbrellas and snow boots as there's a chance for rain and snow with a high nearing 49 degrees.
The National Weather Service's Hazardous Weather Outlook has cited the potential for light snow in the mountains starting this evening, which could leave up to 4 inches. This weather event has the capacity to result in "areas of slick travel for the high country." Snow showers in the mountains are then expected to be light and sporadic from Thursday through Friday. The outlook also hints at some light snow over the northeast plains by late Friday, with a few flurries as far west as the I-25 Corridor possible Friday night.
However, it is not all cloudy skies on the horizon; Denver will see a return to drier and warmer conditions for Sunday and Monday. The next potential for light snow is forecasted for Tuesday or Wednesday, yet the National Weather Service does not anticipate any significant storms for the region during that period. Denver's spotters can stand down, for now, as their services are not expected to be needed today or tonight, per the NWS outlook.
