Denver wakes up clear and mild on Wednesday, sitting near 52°F (11°C) after an overnight low close to 46°F. Afternoon highs should climb into the low 70s, though gusty west-to-northwest winds will make it feel breezier than the numbers alone suggest.
Afternoon Winds Pick Up
West winds of 8 to 15 mph are on tap through the afternoon, with gusts up to about 24 mph. Stronger mountaintop gusts in the 50-60 mph range may briefly mix down and push 25-30 mph gusts into the urban corridor, with a cold front or pronounced wind shift likely arriving Wednesday evening. A slight 20% chance of rain showers is in play late Wednesday afternoon, with rain chances increasing Thursday and Friday and multiple light-precipitation opportunities lingering into next week. According to the National Weather Service Denver/Boulder, temperatures on the plains should hold in the low-to-mid 70s through the weekend while forecast models keep the region in an occasionally unsettled pattern.
What To Watch And What To Do
Forecasters flag a period of elevated to critical fire weather across the plains and foothills on Wednesday afternoon, thanks to low humidity and gusty winds, so skip open burning and make sure patio furniture or grills are tied down. Drivers, especially those in high-profile vehicles, should be ready for sudden gusts on I-25, Highway 36, and other exposed stretches, and the evening commute could get bumpy if the cold front sends out stronger outflow winds. For local context and earlier reporting, see our April 7 update, Denver Ditches the Chill, as per Hoodline.
Quick Forecast
Overnight lows will slide back into the mid-40s, with another warm, partly sunny day expected Thursday before shower chances tick up later in the day. Mountain elevations above about 8,500 ft may see scattered light snow at times, but significant accumulations are not expected on the plains.
