Denver kicks off Thursday, April 9, on the chilly side, with clear skies, about 43°F around 5:35 a.m. and a west-northwest breeze near 12 mph. Sunshine should do its thing quickly, setting the stage for a springlike afternoon before clouds roll in later in the day.
Afternoon Showers Possible
Expect mostly sunny skies through the morning, then a chance of brief, high-based rain showers after about 3 p.m. The high should land near 74°F, with roughly a 30% chance of measurable rain. Most spots that see rain are likely to get under a tenth of an inch. The National Weather Service notes that most showers will be high-based and short-lived, although a few stronger ones could kick up gusts to around 16 mph and drop a quick burst of heavier rain in isolated areas.
Commuters Watch Downtown Rail Work
The Regional Transportation District has overhead-wire replacement on the schedule at Denver Union Station for Saturday through Monday, April 11 to 13, and crews may be working in damp, gusty conditions. Riders should be ready for possible delays or temporary schedule tweaks on E and W light-rail service if weather gets in the way of maintenance, RTD notes.
Weekend And Next Week
Friday, April 10, looks a bit cooler, with a chance of showers and isolated thunderstorms. Highs should be near 70°F, and gusts could reach about 20 mph. Warmer and mostly dry weather returns for the weekend. Saturday is expected to top out near 76°F, with only a small chance of afternoon showers, and Sunday should be mostly sunny near 74°F. Forecasters are also eyeing a more uncertain but potentially wetter system for around Tuesday and Wednesday, April 14 to 15, that could bring heavier precipitation to parts of the region.
Quick Take
Grab a light jacket and stash a small umbrella for Thursday afternoon, just in case those spotty showers find you, and check RTD before heading downtown this weekend. Keep an eye on the National Weather Service as the timing and punch of next week’s system come into better focus.
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