Denver woke up to clear skies and a near-freezing start on Wednesday morning, February 4, with the airport checking in at about 32°F. From there, it is all about the sunshine. A mostly sunny and dry stretch is on tap through early next week, with highs in the 50s today, then warming into the mid-60s from Thursday through Monday. Overnight, temperatures will slip back into the low-to-mid 30s, and the next meaningful chance for precipitation currently looks to arrive around Tuesday, February 10.
What To Expect This Week
Wednesday stays bright, with mostly sunny skies, a high near 54°F, and a light south-southeast breeze around 5–6 mph. A strong ridge builds on Thursday and keeps temperatures well above normal, with highs near 65°F from Thursday through Monday and generally light southerly winds holding steady. No watches or warnings are in effect for the Denver area, but forecasters note that the mild, dry pattern could bring elevated fire-weather concerns in foothill locations if winds pick up and gusts approach 35 mph, according to the National Weather Service Denver/Boulder.
Winds And Fire Weather
For most of the metro, winds should stay light through midweek, so commutes, dog walks, and patio lunches are all in good shape. Foothill neighborhoods, however, should keep an eye on the forecast and secure loose outdoor items on gustier days, and skip open burns when winds start to ramp up. Mountain passes can still see higher gusts at times. Clear afternoons will feel pleasant outside, but with those chilly starts near freezing, early risers may want to layer up for a morning run or that first coffee run before work.
Looking Ahead
Longer-range guidance points to a pattern shift roughly around Tuesday or Wednesday of next week, with a more progressive flow and multiple shortwaves lining up. The next chance for light rain or a rain-snow mix over the plains is currently forecast for Tuesday, February 10. Any watches or advisories will be passed along if the storm track sharpens.
