Denver woke up on the brisk side Tuesday, sitting at about 34°F around 5:35 a.m., but the metro area is on a fast track to springlike warmth. Afternoon highs should climb to near 71°F under mostly cloudy to partly sunny skies, with light northeast winds flipping around later in the day and a slight chance for a few showers after about 4 p.m.
Afternoon Into Evening
The high near 71°F comes with only about a 20% chance of late-day rain showers and an evening cooldown into the mid-40s, according to the National Weather Service Denver/Boulder. At this point, there are no watches or warnings posted for the Denver metro, so it is a relatively quiet weather day aside from the breezy finish.
Midweek Fire Risk
Wednesday is a different story. Forecasters are calling out elevated fire weather across the plains, foothills and mountain parks on Wednesday afternoon as relative humidity drops into the teens and winds pick up. That brief combo of dry air and gusty wind can help small fires spread in a hurry, per the NWS fire weather outlook. Give open burning a pass, secure loose patio furniture and propane tanks, and keep a charged phone handy if you will be out during the windier hours.
Later This Week
Thursday and Friday bring higher chances for late-day showers, with Friday shaping up for scattered showers and thunderstorms and highs slipping into the 60s. The weekend bounces back sunnier and warmer, with highs returning to the low to mid-70s for anyone plotting outdoor plans.
