Denver started Tuesday on the chilly side, but with clear views, as Rocky Mountain Metro Airport (KBJC) reported a temperature of around 34°F and east-southeast winds gusting close to 20 mph early this morning. From there, the metro is set to climb into the low 50s under mostly cloudy skies this afternoon, then step up with a warmer Wednesday, reaching the low 60s. Light mountain snow will be the main weather wrinkle through midweek, with the first real shot at rain for the plains holding off until late Thursday into Friday.
What to expect
Tuesday hangs onto the mostly cloudy theme, with a high near 53°F and light east-southeast winds around 5 to 8 mph through the afternoon. Overnight, temperatures slip back to about 29°F.
Wednesday looks like the pick of the week for warmth, with sunnier skies, a high near 62°F, and a gentle southwest breeze. According to the National Weather Service Denver/Boulder, precipitation chances start to climb late Thursday, with roughly a 50% chance of light rain Thursday night into Friday.
Mountain outlook
In the high country, forecasters are calling for areas of light snow today and again through much of the midweek period. The mountains hold the best odds for measurable snow totals, while the I-25 corridor is expected to stay mostly dry.
If you are heading over the passes from Wednesday through Saturday morning, plan on some extra travel time. Brief drops in visibility and slick spots on higher routes are possible. Pack chains or traction devices for winter driving, and be sure to check road conditions before leaving.
Commute and transit
Across the city, the late-week showers expected from Thursday night into Friday could leave you with a damp commute, but the rain is not anticipated to be heavy. Temperatures during that stretch should run from the upper 30s into the low 50s. Winds ease after this morning’s breezy start, although gusts could still pop up near the foothills.
If you depend on public transit, keep an eye on RTD updates for any service changes through the week.
There are no active watches or warnings for the Denver metro right now, but Front Range weather can turn on a dime. Expect updates if conditions shift later in the week.
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